Chef John's Shrimp Toast
Chef John's Shrimp Toast features crisp-fried bread topped with a plush shrimp paste blended with water chestnuts, ginger, garlic, and umami notes from anchovy, fish sauce, and soy. Each bite is crunchy on the outside, tender within, and lightly nutty from sesame seeds. Ideal for cocktail parties or a savory snack, it’s vibrant with green onion freshness.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook4 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Shrimp Toast, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 40 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Add the shrimp, water chestnuts, cilantro leaves, green onions, garlic, grated ginger, anchovy filet, sesame oil, fish sauce, soy sauce, egg white, sugar, paprika, cayenne pepper, and salt to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times, then scrape down the sides of the bowl. Keep processing until the mixture is well combined and forms a paste, 1 or 2 minutes. Move the mixture to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate to let the flavors meld, about 1 hour.
- 2
Very lightly toast the bread slices. Trim off the crusts. Spread the shrimp paste on the bread to a thickness equal to the bread. Cut the slices in half, then cut diagonally into diamond shapes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- 3
Set a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and pour in about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, add the bread slices paste-side down and fry until crispy, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve hot or warm, garnished with additional sliced green onions.
- Calories 2344.69 kcal High 117%
- Protein 70.51 g Good Source 141%
- Carbohydrate 343.0 g 125%
- Total Fat 75.28 g High 97%
- Saturated Fat 8.09 g High 40%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 92.48 mg High 31%
- Sodium 3849.85 mg High 167%
- Dietary Fiber 20.01 g Good Source 71%
- Total Sugars 38.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 136.67 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 21.12 mg Good Source 117%
- Potassium 249.67 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 15.07 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 16.09 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Chef John's Shrimp Toast is made with 17 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 24 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Anchovy, Cayenne Pepper, Egg Whites, and Fish Sauce. Each serving provides about 2344.69 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Shrimp Toast made of?
- The main ingredients are Anchovy, Cayenne Pepper, Egg Whites, Fish Sauce, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Shrimp Toast?
- About 24 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 4 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2344.69 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Shrimp Toast easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Chef John's Shrimp Toast healthy?
- Chef John's Shrimp Toast has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 2344.69 calories and 70.51 g of protein, or 141% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3849.85 mg (167% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.09 g (40% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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