Spicy Shrimp Toast

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound peeled and deveined medium to large fresh shrimp
• 1/2 cup sliced green onion
• 1 egg white
• 1 tablespoon diced pimentos, drained
• 2 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 garlic cloves, monced
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Vegetable oil
• 7 slices white sandwich bread, toasted and crusts removed
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
• sweet garlic sauce for serving

Instruction

1. Place shrimp, green onion, egg white, pimentos, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, garlic, salt, ginger, and cayenne in a food processor and pulse 5 to 6 times. You want everything finely minced.
2. If you don’t have a food processor, you can finely chop the shrimp with a knife and mix everything in a bowl.
3. Pour 1/4-inch of oil into a large nonstick skillet. Heat unti hot.
4. Cut each piece of bread in half diagonally. Spread shrimp mixture onto 1 side of each piece of bread. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
5. Working in batches, fry bread, shrimp side down until golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. Gently flip over and fry until the other side is golden brown.
6. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
7. Serve with chili sauce.