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Ingredients
Shrimp Paste:
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1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled, deveined and finely minced
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½ medium yellow onion, minced
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½ cup finely chopped water chestnuts (Optional)
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½ cup finely chopped celery (Optional)
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1 green onion, finely chopped
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½ cup cooked crabmeat
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1 large egg, beaten
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1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
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5 drops soy sauce
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Dipping Sauce:
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¼ cup soy sauce
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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1 tablespoon water
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1 teaspoon sesame oil
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1 teaspoon white sugar
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¼ teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
Toast:
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2 cups oil for frying
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8 thick slices white bread
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Make the shrimp paste: Mix shrimp, onion, water chestnuts, celery, and green onion together in a mixing bowl. Stir in crabmeat, egg, parsley, sesame oil, garlic, soy sauce, salt, and pepper.
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Make the dipping sauce: Whisk soy sauce, parsley, water, sesame oil, sugar, and garlic powder together in a small bowl.
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Make the toast: Heat 1/2 inch oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat.
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Spread each slice bread with a thick layer of shrimp paste, pressing gently so it sticks to bread.
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Working in batches, fry bread, paste-side down, in hot oil until golden and shrimp is pink, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip carefully and cook until bread is golden brown, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels.
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Slice shrimp toasts diagonally and serve with dipping sauce.
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Editor's Note
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
666 | Calories |
59g | Fat |
18g | Carbs |
17g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 666 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 59g | 76% |
Saturated Fat 8g | 40% |
Cholesterol 116mg | 39% |
Sodium 817mg | 36% |
Total Carbohydrate 18g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
Protein 17g | 34% |
Vitamin C 5mg | 5% |
Calcium 90mg | 7% |
Iron 3mg | 17% |
Potassium 221mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.