Description
Savory Chinese shrimp toast brings crispy, golden appetizers from traditional dim sum kitchens. Crunchy bread triangles topped with seasoned shrimp paste offer delicious flavor combinations that delight you at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) shrimp, peeled, deveined, and minced
Bread and Base:
- 1 small French baguette, cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Cheese and Dairy:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup shaved Fontina cheese
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
Spices and Herbs:
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- Kosher salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare baguette slices and toast under the broiler on low for 3-5 minutes until light golden brown. Flip and repeat on the opposite side, ensuring even coloration.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté minced shrimp, onion, and celery for 1 minute. Add garlic, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper, stirring constantly for another minute.
- Reduce heat to low and incorporate cream cheese, Parmesan, and Fontina, stirring until cheeses melt smoothly. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to personal preference.
- Spread the shrimp and cheese mixture evenly across toasted baguette slices. Sprinkle crushed red pepper on top for added heat.
- Transfer prepared toast to a preheated 400°F oven and bake for 10 minutes until the topping becomes lightly browned and slightly bubbling.
- Remove from oven and garnish with thinly sliced green onions. Serve hot and enjoy immediately for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Adjust the broiler time carefully to prevent burning the baguette slices, watching closely as they can quickly turn from golden to charred.
- Choose fresh, high-quality shrimp for the most robust and delicious flavor profile in the dish.
- Swap dairy cheeses with dairy-free alternatives like nutritional yeast or vegan cream cheese to make the recipe suitable for lactose-intolerant or vegan diets.
- Control the spice level by reducing or increasing Cajun seasoning and crushed red pepper according to personal heat tolerance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg