Shrimp Toast
- 8 slices of white bread, left to sit out overnight, crusts removed
- ½ pound shrimp, cleaned, deveined, and coarsely chopped
- ¼ pound ground pork
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
- 32 slices cucumber
Instructions:
The pork in this recipe not only adds a bit of extra flavor, but also helps to bind the ingredients together. You could also use ground chicken or turkey if you don't want the pork.
- In a small bowl, combine the shrimp and pork; set aside.
- In another small bowl, combine the cilantro, garlic, cayenne, and salt. Pour the spice mixture over the shrimp and pork, and combine.
- Stir in the beaten egg and soy sauce; mix well. Divide the mixture into 8 parts.
- Smoothly spread a thin layer of the mixture on each slice of bread and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Heat ¼ teaspoon vegetable oil in nonstick skillet. When it is very hot, place 1 piece of bread, meat side down, in the oil. Cook until golden in color, then remove to a paper towel, blotting any excess oil. Repeat for all of the bread sides.
- Cut each slice of bread into quarters and top each quarter with a cucumber slice.