Sesame Shrimp or Prawn Toasts. These are a very popular little Asian appetizer, great for parties, or to have as a side with a nice soup. Easy recipe and budget-friendly too!

Sesame Shrimp / Prawn Toasts. These are a very popular little Asian appetizer, great for parties, or to have as a side with a nice soup.Easy recipe and budget friendly too!

Sesame Shrimp or Prawn Toasts. Oh boy! These are such a delicious snack. 

Having grown up in Hong Kong and being half Chinese, you would expect I would have come across these delicious Sesame Prawn Toasts at some point in my childhood...but it was only when I lived in England I came across these delights! You see, these aren't really a Chinese dish. It's something that's been adapted in another country to suit the Western taste buds. Nevertheless, they're delicious! 

These little sesame shrimp toasts are available in every Chinese restaurant in the United Kingdom, as well as in every Chinese takeaway, or carry out.

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When I first tried them, I fell in love with them instantly. You would have thought they were a Chinese dish, maybe they are, but I have never come across them in my dining experiences in the Far East. There is something similar in Thailand, but not like the ones I have eaten so many times in the UK Chinese restaurants. So I cannot really say these are Chinese, although the flavors are certainly Chinese, and they can be found in every Chinese restaurant in the UK! I guess it's a Western version of Prawn wonton!

If prawns are expensive where you live, you can make up the mix using half prawns and half minced chicken. That is also very delicious! Served as a side or starter, with some sweet chili sauce, it makes for a very pleasing taste bud tickler! 

These sesame shrimp toasts make great party food and served on a platter at a buffet is a great way for everyone to enjoy them alongside a few Asian dipping sauces, such as sweet chili sauce, hoi sin sauce and so on. 

Chinese Roast Chicken

We've got a few delicious Chinese party food recipes, such as our Chinese Roast Chicken which is served in little pancakes, or our Chinese Wonton, with step by step easy instructions. So be sure to take a look! 

I'll list below a few of our other Chinese recipes which you could make to along with these Sesame Shrimp Toasts. Please do enjoy! 

Ingredients

2 Slices of bread, crusts removed
12 medium size RAW prawns, cleaned, shelled & deveined.
2 Teaspoons soy sauce
½ teaspoon ginger powder
½ teaspoon Sesame Oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons cold water
Pinch sugar
Sesame seeds
Enough oil to fill a fry pan to ½ inch.

Instructions

1. In a blender mince the prawns then transfer to a bowl and add all the marinade ingredients except the bread and sesame seeds. Combine everything well.

Sesame Shrimp Toast, adding shrimp mixture

2. Remove crusts from the bread and cut into quarters to make triangles like in the photo.

3. Fill a shallow plate with a few tablespoons of sesame seeds and set aside.

4. Using a teaspoon, scoop approximately 1 ½ teaspoons of prawn mixture on to each triangle of bread and smooth over using the back of the spoon until the bread is covered on one side. Then place prawn side down in the sesame seeds and push gently so the seeds stick. Turn them back over and place on a plate ready for cooking.

Sesame Shrimp Toast, coating
Place prawn side down and push gently on the sesame seeds

5. Heat the oil in a frying pan, and when hot, place the toasts bread side down first. Don't overcrowd the pan as you need some space to turn the toasts over.

Sesame Shrimp Toast, frying

6. When golden brown, turn the toasts over and cook the other side. It should only take 2 or so minutes. If they start to burn, turn the heat down a little. Once they are done, place on kitchen paper to drain.

Sesame Shrimp Toast

Serve with some Sweet chili sauce, sweet and sour sauce or some Chicken & Sweetcorn Egg Drop Soup! Delicious!

Chinese Chicken & Sweetcorn (Egg Drop) Soup. This is a really quick and easy recipe and perfect as a starter or a main meal. You can also swap the chicken for crab or tofu. Very versatile and simply yummy!

We'd love to hear from you and what you thought of our Sesame Shrimp or Prawn Toasts recipe. Did you make any changes or add some other goodies? Let us know in the comments below. Thanks for reading and happy cooking!

Sesame Shrimp / Prawn Toasts. These are a very popular little Asian appetizer, great for parties, or to have as a side with a nice soup.Easy recipe and budget friendly too!

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Sesame Shrimp / Prawn Toasts. These are a very popular little Asian appetizer, great for parties, or to have as a side with a nice soup.Easy recipe and budget friendly too!

Sesame Shrimp Toast

Yield: 8 pieces
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Sesame Shrimp or Prawn Toasts. These are a very popular little Asian appetizer, great for parties, or to have as a side with a nice soup. Easy recipe and budget friendly too!

Ingredients

  • 2 Slices of bread, crusts removed.
  • 12 medium size RAW prawns, cleaned, shelled & deveined.
  • 2 Teaspoons soy sauce
  • ½ teaspoon ginger powder
  • ½ teaspoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons cold water
  • Pinch sugar
  • Sesame seeds
  • inch Enough oil to fill a fry pan to ½ .

Instructions

  1. In a blender mince the prawns then transfer to a bowl and add all the marinade ingredients except the bread and sesame seeds. Combine everything well.
  2. Remove crusts from the bread and cut into quarters to make triangles like in the photo.
  3. Fill a shallow plate with a few tablespoons of sesame seeds and set aside.
  4. Using a teaspoon, scoop approximately 1 ½ teaspoons of prawn mixture on to each triangle of bread and smooth over, then place prawn side down in the sesame seeds and push gently so the seeds stick. Turn them back over and place on a plate ready for cooking.
  5. Heat the oil in a frying pan, and when hot, place the toasts bread side down first. Don't over crowd the pan as you need some space to turn the toasts over.
  6. When golden brown, turn the toasts over and cook the other side. It should only take 2 or so minutes. If they start to burn, turn the heat down a little. Once they are done, place on kitchen paper to drain.
  7. Serve with some Sweet chili sauce, sweet and sour sauce or some Chicken & Sweetcorn Soup! Delicious!

Notes

If you don't want to use prawns, you can use minced chicken, I would suggest ½ a medium sized breast. say 200g /8 oz

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 107Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 148mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 2g

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