Shrimp Toast

The beauty of shrimp toast is its balance: crispy bread, a savory, shrimp-packed topping, and just enough richness to feel special. It’s quick to whip up but feels like a treat every time. Whether you’re recreating a memory like I am or just craving something that’s both comforting and impressive, this dish has you covered.

Crispy Shrimp Toast

Golden, savory, and deeply satisfying, this shrimp toast is crisp on the outside with a light, fluffy interior. Brioche adds richness, while sesame seeds and chili oil bring crunch and heat. It works beautifully as a snack, appetizer, or breakfast with a soft poached egg on top.

Serving Size

Makes 4 pieces

(2 slices of brioche)

Ingredients

Shrimp Mixture

• 8 oz shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 1 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped

• 1 tsp ginger, grated or minced

• 1 scallion, finely chopped

• ¼ tsp white pepper

• 1 tsp soy sauce

• ½ tsp chili oil

• ½ tsp sesame oil

• 1 tsp cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)

• 1 egg white, whipped to soft peaks

Toast & Frying

• 2 slices brioche, crusts removed

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

• Tallow or avocado oil, for frying

Dipping Sauce

• 2 tbsp kewpie-style mayo

• ½ tsp chili oil

• ½ tsp soy sauce

• ¼ tsp sesame oil

• ½ tsp yuzu zest

To Serve (Optional)

• 2 poached eggs, for a breakfast-style version

• Scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish

Method

1. Make the Shrimp Mixture

Add the shrimp, cilantro, ginger, scallion, white pepper, soy sauce, chili oil, sesame oil, and cornstarch to a food processor. Pulse until a smooth, sticky paste forms, scraping down the sides as needed. Gently fold in the whipped egg white to lighten the mixture.

2. Assemble the Toast

Spread a generous, even layer of the shrimp mixture onto one side of each brioche slice. Press the sesame seeds gently into the shrimp mixture to help them adhere.

3. Fry

Heat about ½ inch of tallow or avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place the toast shrimp-side down and fry for 2–3 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Flip and fry the bread side for about 30 seconds, just until crisp. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain.

4. Serve

Mix all dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Garnish the shrimp toast with sliced scallions and serve warm, with the dipping sauce on the side. For a richer, breakfast-style plate, top each piece with a poached egg.

Crisp, rich, and quietly indulgent—this is one of those recipes that disappears fast once it hits the table.

A little crispy, a little spicy, always satisfying. I hope you love this shrimp toast as much as I do.