Award-Worthy Crispy Shrimp Toast Recipe | Chef Charles Knight

Golden, Crispy & Delicious • Fresh Shrimp • Sesame Seeds • Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

Featuring the Health Craft 13-Inch Oil Core Electric Skillet with Precision Temperature Control

Discover the secret to restaurant-quality Crispy Shrimp Toast, featuring a golden, crunchy exterior and a tender, flavorful shrimp filling. This classic Asian-inspired appetizer combines fresh shrimp, ginger, garlic, scallions, and toasted sesame oil on crispy bread, finished with sesame seeds and served with a homemade sweet chili dipping sauce.

Chef Charles Knight recommends the Health Craft 13-Inch Oil Core Electric Skillet for its even heating and adjustable temperature control. Maintaining the proper frying temperature helps produce deliciously crispy shrimp toast without excessive oil absorption.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 | Yield: 24 appetizer triangles

Ingredients

Fresh Shrimp Topping

• 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and thoroughly dried

• 1 large egg white

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

• 2 scallions, finely chopped

• 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

• 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry (optional)

• ½ teaspoon kosher salt

• ¼ teaspoon white pepper

• ½ teaspoon sugar

Bread & Finishing

• 6 slices firm sour dough or white sandwich bread, or your favorite bread, crusts removed

• ¼ cup white sesame seeds

• Italian or Spanish olive oil for shallow frying

• Fresh scallions for garnish

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

Step 1 — Prepare the Shrimp Mixture

Place the raw shrimp in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the egg white, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, wine, salt, white pepper, and sugar.

Pulse until the mixture becomes slightly sticky but retains some texture. Fold in the chopped scallions.

Chef's Tip: Keep the shrimp cold and dry before processing. This helps create a tender shrimp filling that adheres to the bread.

Step 2 — Prepare the Bread

Remove the crusts from six slices of bread.

Spread approximately ¼ inch of shrimp mixture evenly over each slice, pressing gently to secure the topping.

Sprinkle with white sesame seeds and press lightly into the shrimp mixture.

Step 3 — Preheat the Health Craft Oil Core Electric Skillet

Set the adjustable temperature control to 350°F.

Add enough oil for shallow frying, approximately ½ inch deep, provided this is within the manufacturer's safe oil capacity.

Allow the oil to reach 350°F, verifying the temperature with a suitable cooking thermometer.

Why 350°F? Proper frying temperature helps develop a crispy golden crust while minimizing excessive oil absorption.

Step 4 — Fry Until Golden Brown

Carefully place the shrimp toast in the hot oil, shrimp-side down.

Cook approximately 2–3 minutes, then gently turn and fry the bread side for another 1–2 minutes.

Cook in small batches, maintaining the oil near 350°F, until both sides are golden and the shrimp reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.

Do not cover the skillet during frying.

Step 5 — Drain, Slice & Serve

Remove the shrimp toast and place on a wire rack to drain.

Cut each slice diagonally into four triangles.

Garnish with fresh scallions and serve immediately with Chef Charles Knight's Signature Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce.

Chef Charles Knight's Signature Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

• ¼ cup Thai sweet chili sauce

• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

• 1 teaspoon soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

• ½ teaspoon freshly grated ginger

• A few drops of toasted sesame oil

Directions: Whisk all ingredients together until blended. Serve alongside hot, crispy shrimp toast.

The sweet, tangy, slightly spicy sauce complements the savory shrimp and crunchy sesame coating.

Why the Health Craft Oil Core Electric Skillet Makes a Difference

Precision Temperature Control: An adjustable thermostat provides greater control over cooking temperature than many conventional stovetop burners.

Even Heat Distribution: Oil-core technology distributes heat across the skillet's cooking surface for consistent results.

13-Inch Cooking Surface: Generous cooking space accommodates multiple pieces of shrimp toast without overcrowding.

Versatile Cooking Performance: Perfect for pan-frying, sautéing, simmering, preparing breakfast favorites, and everyday family meals.

Consistent Cooking Results: Proper temperature management helps prevent undercooked centers, burned bread, and excessively greasy shrimp toast.

Important: The skillet's temperature setting does not guarantee the exact oil temperature. Verify with a thermometer and follow the manufacturer's frying and oil-capacity instructions.

Chef Charles Knight's Five Secrets to Exceptional Shrimp Toast

1. Always use fresh or properly thawed raw shrimp for the best flavor and texture.

2. Dry the shrimp thoroughly before processing to help the mixture bind.

3. Use firm white sandwich bread to create a crisp, golden foundation.

4. Maintain the frying oil near 350°F for even browning and a tender shrimp filling.

5. Serve immediately while the shrimp toast is hot, crispy, and delicious.

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For more than five decades, Health Craft has helped home cooks prepare delicious meals with quality cookware designed for dependable cooking performance.

Whether you're preparing this award-worthy shrimp toast, sautéing vegetables, cooking seafood, or making your family's favorite recipes, the Health Craft 13-Inch Oil Core Electric Skillet offers convenient electric cooking with adjustable temperature control.

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Recipe by Chef Charles Knight
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