Shrimp Toast
- 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 large egg white
- 2 tablespoons chopped yellow onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil, plus 2 tablespoons
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup water
- 16 slices white bread, crusts removed
- 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Parsley, for garnish
- Put the shrimp, egg white, onions, cilantro, salt, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon of the sesame oil in a food processor and pulse 2 or 3 times to finely chop.
- Do not puree.
- Put the egg yolks, the remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil and the water in a shallow bowl and whisk to blend.
- Spread equal amounts of the shrimp mixture onto 8 slices of the bread.
- Top with the remaining slices of the bread.
- Press together gently but firmly.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
- Dip 4 of the sandwiches in the egg mixture, coating them evenly on both sides.
- Fry until golden brown, about 4 minutes on each side.
- Remove from the skillet.
- Repeat the process with the remaining 3 tablespoons vegetable oil and sandwiches.
- Slice each sandwich into 4 triangles, place on a serving plate and garnish with parsley.
shrimp, egg white, yellow onions, cilantro, salt, cayenne, sesame oil, egg yolks, water, white bread, vegetable oil, parsley
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/shrimp-toast-recipe.html (may not work)