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Shrimp Toast

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Shrimp Toast

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Shrimp Toast, a perennial favorite of Chinese cuisine, can be easily prepared at home following this delicious recipe.

INGREDIENTS

1/2	pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2	tablespoons chopped green onion
2	tablespoons finely chopped water chestnuts
2	tablespoons soy sauce
1	teaspoon dark sesame oil
1	egg white, lightly beaten
6	slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
Red and yellow bell pepper strips, for garnish

PREPARATION:

Finely chop shrimp. If using food processor, process with on/off pulses, about 10 times or until shrimp are finely chopped.
Combine shrimp, onion, water chestnuts, soy sauce and sesame oil in medium bowl; mix well. Stir in egg white; mix well.*
*The filling may be made ahead to this point. Cover and refrigerate filling up to 24 hours. Proceed as directed in step 3.
Toast bread lightly on both sides. Cut diagonally into quarters. Spread shrimp mixture evenly over toast to edges.
Place toast on foil-lined baking sheet or broiler pan. Broil 6 inches from heat 4 minutes or until lightly browned. Garnish with peppers.

This recipe appears in: Seafood