This sophisticated appetizer features a smooth, aromatic shrimp pâté spread over crisp slices of French bread and quickly broiled to perfection. The mixture of fresh shrimp, ginger, green onion, and mint creates a delicate, savory flavor profile with a silky texture. It is an ideal dish for entertaining guests or as a light starter for a dinner party. The combination of fresh seafood and fresh herbs offers a bright, clean taste that pairs beautifully with white wine. Simple yet impressive, this recipe showcases high-quality ingredients in a classic French preparation style.
Shrimp Toast
Description
This sophisticated appetizer features a smooth, aromatic shrimp pâté spread over crisp slices of French bread and quickly broiled to perfection. The mixture of fresh shrimp, ginger, green onion, and mint creates a delicate, savory flavor profile with a silky texture. It is an ideal dish for entertaining guests or as a light starter for a dinner party. The combination of fresh seafood and fresh herbs offers a bright, clean taste that pairs beautifully with white wine. Simple yet impressive, this recipe showcases high-quality ingredients in a classic French preparation style.Ingredients
Directions
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Peel and devein the fresh shrimp.
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Peel 2 thin slices of gingerroot and chop finely.
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Finely mince 1 green onion and 1 tablespoon of fresh mint.
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In a food processor, combine the shrimp, ginger, green onion, mint, 1 egg white, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
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Process the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
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Cut the 4-inch French bread banquette into 16 slices, each about 1/4 inch thick.
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Spread approximately 1 tablespoon of the shrimp mixture evenly onto each bread slice.
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Place the topped bread slices on a rack set over a broiler pan.
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Broil 6 inches from the heat source for about 3 minutes, or until lightly browned and bubbly.
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Serve immediately while warm.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 48.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.4g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 86.3mg29%
- Sodium 177.6mg8%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.1g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.1g
- Protein 11.3g23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Use high-quality, fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture. Frozen shrimp may release excess water, making the pâté soggy.
If you do not have a food processor, you can finely chop the ingredients by hand and mix thoroughly, though the texture will be slightly coarser.
Watch the toast closely under the broiler as bread can burn quickly.
For a richer flavor, you can add a small amount of butter to the shrimp mixture before processing.
Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice on top for added brightness.
