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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Serve with some Sweet chili sauce, sweet and sour sauce or some Chicken & Sweetcorn Egg Drop Soup! Delicious!
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Sesame Shrimp Toast
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
- 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.
- Remove crusts from the bread and cut into quarters to make triangles like in the photo.
- Fill a shallow plate with a few tablespoons of sesame seeds and set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 107Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 148mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 2g
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OConnor
says:Can I cook shrimp toast in oven instead of frying?
Lovefoodies
says:Hi, yes you can, just keep an eye out they don’t burn.
OConnor
says:Thank you. Your recipes look awesome.
Lovefoodies
says:Thanks so much and happy cooking!