Sesame Shrimp Toast Squares

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🍤🍞 Sesame Shrimp Toast Squares

Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with bold Asian-inspired flavor

Sesame Shrimp Toast Squares are a classic takeout-style appetizer that never fails to impress. Soft white bread is topped with a flavorful shrimp paste, coated in nutty sesame seeds, and fried until golden and crunchy. Each bite delivers crisp texture, juicy shrimp, and deep umami flavor — perfect for dipping and even better fresh from the pan.

Whether you’re making party snacks, game-day food, or a fun homemade takeout night, these shrimp toast squares are guaranteed to disappear fast.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Shrimp Toast

  • 10 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed

  • ½ lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • 1 green onion, finely chopped

  • 1 egg white

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce

  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil

  • ¼ teaspoon white pepper (or black pepper)

  • ½ teaspoon sugar

  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch

For Coating & Frying

  • ½ cup white sesame seeds

  • Vegetable oil, for frying

👩‍🍳 How to Make Sesame Shrimp Toast

1️⃣ Make the Shrimp Paste

Add shrimp, egg white, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, pepper, and cornstarch to a food processor.
Pulse until the mixture forms a smooth, sticky paste. Fold in the chopped green onion by hand for texture.

This paste is the heart of the dish — savory, juicy, and packed with shrimp flavor.

2️⃣ Prepare the Bread

Cut each slice of bread into quarters to form small squares.
Spread an even layer of shrimp paste over one side of each bread square, pressing gently so it adheres well.

3️⃣ Coat with Sesame Seeds

Pour sesame seeds onto a plate.
Press the shrimp-coated side of each toast square firmly into the sesame seeds until fully coated. This creates the signature nutty crunch.

4️⃣ Fry Until Golden

Heat about 1 inch of oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
Carefully place toast squares shrimp-side down into the oil. Fry for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.

Remove and drain on paper towels.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with:

  • Sweet chili sauce

  • Soy sauce with rice vinegar

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