Sarasota's Shrimp Toast

Crispy, golden, and utterly irresistible, Sarasota's Shrimp Toast is the perfect fusion appetizer to impress your guests or elevate your snack game. This Asian-inspired recipe features tender shrimp blended with aromatic garlic, fresh ginger, and a touch of soy sauce, creating a flavorful shrimp paste that’s spread onto bite-sized triangles of soft white bread. Coated with crunchy panko breadcrumbs and sesame seeds, then fried to perfection, each piece delivers a satisfying combination of textures and bold umami flavors. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make dish is perfect for parties, game days, or as a gourmet treat for yourself. Serve these savory bites warm with your favorite dipping sauce and watch them disappear within seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Shrimp (peeled, deveined)
• 1 large Egg white
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 2 stalks Green onions (thinly sliced)
• 4 slices White sandwich bread
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Start by roughly chopping the shrimp and placing them into a food processor.

Step 2

Add the egg white, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, ginger, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.

Step 3

Pulse the shrimp mixture until it becomes a smooth paste.

Step 4

Transfer the shrimp paste to a bowl and fold in the sliced green onions for a fresh crunch.

Step 5

Remove the crusts from the sandwich bread slices and cut each slice into 4 triangles (you will have 16 pieces in total).

Step 6

Spread an even layer of the shrimp paste (about 1–2 tablespoons) on one side of each bread triangle.

Step 7

Dip the shrimp-covered side of the bread into the panko breadcrumbs to coat evenly.

Step 8

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the panko-coated side for added texture and flavor.

Step 9

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium heat (test by dropping a small breadcrumb in – it should sizzle immediately).

Step 10

Fry the toast shrimp-side down for 2–3 minutes, then flip and fry the bread side for an additional 1–2 minutes until golden and crispy.

Step 11

Remove the fried shrimp toast from the oil and place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 12

Garnish with additional green onions or sesame seeds if desired, and serve warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(976.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5081.6

Total Fat 503.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 72.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.0g
Cholesterol 488.2mg	0%
Sodium 3232.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 106.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.1g	0%
Total Sugars 12.1g
Protein 83.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 260.8mg	0%
Iron 8.6mg	0%
Potassium 962.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.6%

Protein: 6.3%

Carbs: 8.0%