Sunday Best Third Coast Shrimp Toast Spicewalla Team 4/12/2022 Share Pin Tweet photography by: Melissa Hom "I got such a kick when I visited a Chinese restaurant in New Orleans one time and found that their shrimp toast was bursting with Creole flavors. The way cultures and traditions can seamlessly merge through food is endlessly fascinating to me. Especially when they manage to both highlight their similarities and celebrate their differences!" - Excerpt from Adrienne Cheatham's newly released cookbook, Sunday Best. MAKES 16 TOASTS Order your Copy of Sunday Best> Ingredients 2 scallions, white and green parts, trimmed and sliced 1 small garlic clove, sliced ½ lb shrimp (any size), peeled and deveined, cut into small pieces ½ tsp kosher salt 1 Tbsp rendered bacon fat (optional but highly recommended—if you don’t have any, you can substitute extra-virgin olive oil) 1 tsp fish sauce or Worcestershire sauce 1½ tsp chopped fresh ginger 1 Tbsp chopped parsley 1 Tbsp chopped cilantro, plus whole leaves for garnish 1½ tsp Spicewallla Creole or Blackening Seasoning ½ teaspoon salt), plus more for garnish 1 egg white 1 lime 5 slices brioche or white sandwich bread 2 Tbsp raw white sesame seeds 1 tsp celery seeds (optional) Vegetable oil, for pan-frying Shop the Recipe 3 Pack Louisiana Collection $19.99 Creole Seasoning $11.99 Blackening Rub $11.99 Sicilian Sea Salt $8.04 Sesame Seed, White $6.84 Celery Seed $5.56 Print Preparation 1. In a food processor, combine the scallions, garlic, shrimp, salt, bacon fat, fish sauce, ginger, parsley, cilantro, Creole or Blackening seasoning, and egg white. 2. Use a Microplane or small grater to shave the zest of the lime into the processor, and cut the remaining zested lime into wedges for later. Process the ingredients together for 20 to 30 seconds, or just until smooth. 3. Cut the crusts off of the bread slices and place them on a flat surface. Divide the shrimp mixture onto the bread and spread evenly, all the way to the edges. 4. In a small bowl, combine the sesame seeds and celery seeds and sprinkle the mixture over each slice, making an even coating. Press the seeds down lightly so they stick, and shake the excess seeds off. 5. Cut each piece in half (so you have 2 rectangles), then cut each rectangle in half so you have 4 thin rectangles. 6. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly oil a baking sheet. Heat a wide skillet over medium heat and add just enough oil to barely coat the bottom of the pan. When the oil is hot but not smoking, place the rectangles shrimp-side down in the oil. 7. Fry until the sesame seeds are toasted and the surface is golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the pieces and cook on the bread side for another 1 to 2 minutes, or until toasted (add a drizzle of oil if the pan is dry). Place the pieces on the prepared baking sheet, shrimp-side up. Repeat with the remaining pieces until they are all lined up on the sheet. 8. When you’re ready to serve, pop the tray in the oven for 5 to 6 minutes, until the bread is crisp and the shrimp is warmed through. 9. Transfer the hot toasts to a serving plate and finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice. Garnish with a sprinkle of Creole seasoning and cilantro leaves and place the remaining lime wedges around the platter. TIME-SAVING TIP: You can skip the oven and finish cooking the toasts all the way in the pan if you plan on serving right away. Shop the Recipe 3 Pack Louisiana Collection $19.99 Creole Seasoning $11.99 Blackening Rub $11.99 Sicilian Sea Salt $8.04 Sesame Seed, White $6.84 Celery Seed $5.56 Comments Add a Comment Name Email Message Please note, comments must be approved before they are published