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Shrimp Toast with Plum Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large egg white
1 /4 cup minced green onion
1 Tbsp chopped cilantro
1 /8 tsp cayenne pepper
1 /2 tsp soy sauce
1 /4 tsp fresh chopped ginger
1 /8 tsp minced garlic
1 /4 teaspoon creole seasoning
1 /8 tsp salt
1 /2 tsp sesame oil
2 Tbsp sesame oil
2 large egg yolks
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp sherry
2 Tbsp water
12 slices white bread, crusts removed
6 tsp vegetable oil
Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
Place the shrimp, egg white, onion, cilantro, cayenne, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, creole seasoning, salt 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 egg yolk, remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sherry and water in a shallow bowl and whisk to blend.
Spread equal amounts of the shrimp mixture.
Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Dip toasts in egg mixture, coating evenly on both sides. Place them a few at a time, shrimp side down first and 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 toasts.
Serve with the shrimp side up.
Slice each sandwich into 2 triangles, place on a serving plate and garnish with parsley