Shrimp Toast (Paleo, Gluten Free, Low Carb)

This paleo and gluten free shrimp toast recipe is a wholesome twist on a basic Chinese language dim sum staple. Your entire household will love this savory and crunchy appetizer!

What’s shrimp toast?

Shrimp toast or prawn toast was initially popularized in Hong Kong dim sum eating places. It’s a basic fusion dish that includes savory shrimp paste, a typical Cantonese staple, slathered on white sandwich bread and deep fried till golden brown. Sure, it tastes nearly as good as you assume!

Every time we went out for dim sum after I was a child, I’d look longingly on the waitresses pushing the carts with plates of golden shrimp toast. We by no means ordered these delicacies as a result of my mother thought they had been over-priced and he or she may simply make them at house. When my mother would lastly make shrimp toast to function appetizers at vacation gatherings, it was all the time a deal with!

A Paleo, Gluten Free, and Low Carb Shrimp Toast

Humorous sufficient, I used to be impressed to create a paleo model of shrimp toast with almond flour tortillas because the “bread” after flipping by The Siete Desk cookbook—it has a recipe for pan-fried Shrimp Tostadas with grain-free tortillas topped with a spicy shrimp paste. Siete’s model of the dish immediately jogged my memory of the shrimp toasts I grew up consuming—so it’s not stunning that after I requested the oldsters at Siete concerning the inspiration for his or her tostada recipe, they mentioned it was from a Chinese language shrimp toast dish. What a full circle second!

My favourite factor about these almond flour tortillas is that they get tremendous crispy, whether or not you pan fry or air fry them. Plus, they’re grain-free, gluten-free, low carb, and paleo—and there’s no want to chop off any crusts!

Are you able to make shrimp toast within the oven or air fryer?

I’ve examined this recipe in each my convection oven and air fryer, and the outcomes from the air fryer had been the plain winner! The oven baked variations simply didn’t get as crispy because the pan-fried or air fried variations. That being mentioned, you may solely air-fry small batches at a time so it does take longer to prep a full batch of shrimp toast. That’s why I go for the skillet-fried model. However the air fryer directions are down under!

How will you make these forward?

You possibly can’t actually fry these shrimp toast forward of time as a result of they’ll get soggy. You may make the uncooked shrimp paste as much as two days forward and retailer it within the fridge in a sealed container. Whenever you’re able to prepare dinner and serve, you may assemble the shrimp toast and fry them.

Substances for paleo shrimp toast

Shrimp: Uncooked shrimp of any dimension can be utilized for this recipe as a result of they’ll be pulverized to a paste. I exploit no matter frozen shrimp is in my freezer.
Egg white: The egg whites assist bind the shrimp combination collectively. (When you’ve got an egg allergy, I’m undecided of substitute—should you discover one, let me know!)
Cilantro: I really like the mixture of shrimp with recent herbs like cilantro and inexperienced onions. For those who hate the style of cilantro, you may go away it out and use extra inexperienced onions or substitute chives.
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Arrowroot powder or tapioca flour: Rather than cornstarch, I exploit arrowroot or tapioca flour to maintain the shrimp paste from being too watery.
Coconut aminos: I exploit coconut aminos instead of soy sauce on this paleo, gluten-free, and grain-free recipe.
Toasted sesame oil: Provides a definite nutty taste to the shrimp combination.
Umami Stir-Fry Powder or Diamond Crystal kosher salt: I really like utilizing my Umami Stir-Fry Powder because the seasoning on this recipe as a result of it provides a Cantonese aptitude to the shrimp paste. Like spicy? My Spicy Sichuan Powder provides a mouth-tingling punch! For those who don’t have my spice blends, kosher salt can even work.
Garlic: I chop the garlic earlier than I throw it within the meals processor so there aren’t any massive chunks within the shrimp combination.
Floor ginger: As I’ve detailed in my Wonton Meatballs recipe, recent ginger isn’t advisable since you’ll find yourself with mushy shrimp paste.
Siete almond flour tortillas: Rather than slices of white bread, I exploit Siete almond flour tortillas. They get crispy when fried and are an important automobile for these shrimp toast-adas!
Sesame seeds (elective): The sesame seeds are elective , however I believe they add an irresistible nutty crunch to the highest of the shrimp toast.
Avocado oil: My most popular excessive temperature cooking fats is avocado oil, however you need to use ghee or one other fats should you’d like. For those who’re not a fan of pan-frying, you may spray the toasts with avocado oil spray and pop them within the air fryer.

The way to make shrimp toast

Add the shrimp, egg white, cilantro, scallions, coconut aminos, arrowroot starch, Umami Stir-Fry Powder or Diamond Crystal kosher salt, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, and floor ginger within the bowl of a meals processor.

Pulse the shrimp and seasoning till every thing is finely minced and a thick paste is fashioned.

Lay the tortillas on a clear floor and spoon one-fourth of the shrimp mousse on every tortilla.

Use an offset spatula or butter knife to unfold the shrimp paste in a skinny even layer on every tortilla.

If desired, sprinkle the sesame seeds in a single layer on prime of the shrimp paste.

Use a pointy knife to chop every tortilla into 4 wedges.

Warmth a big forged iron skillet or non-stick skillet over medium warmth. Pour in sufficient avocado oil to succeed in ¼-inch and watch for it to be shimmering.

Rigorously add the gluten free shrimp toasts, shrimp-side-down, within the oil and fry till golden brown, about 2 to three minutes.

Use tongs to fastidiously flip them over, and fry on the tortilla aspect for about 1 minute, or till golden brown.

Switch the shrimp toasts to a cooling rack to empty. You can even drain them on a paper towel-lined plate or blot them with paper towels.

Serve instantly!

The way to make paleo shrimp toast within the air fryer

Spray the tops of the shrimp toast with avocado oil spray and place as a lot of them that slot in a single layer, shrimp-side-up, within the air fryer basket.

Air fry the shrimp toast at 400°F for 4 to five minutes or till golden brown. Repeat till all of them are cooked.

Different paleo Asian appetizer recipes

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Shrimp Toast (Paleo, Gluten Free, Low Carb)

This paleo and gluten free shrimp toast recipe is a wholesome twist on a basic Chinese language dim sum staple. Your entire household will love this savory and crunchy appetizer!

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook dinner Time20 minutes

Course: Appetizers

Delicacies: Chinese language

Key phrase: Air Fryer, gluten-free, grain-free, low carb, nom nom paleo, nomnompaleo, paleo

Servings: 4

Energy: 181kcal

Substances

½ pound uncooked shrimp peeled and deveined
1 egg white
¼ cup recent cilantro leaves loosely packed
2 scallions coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon coconut aminos
2 teaspoons arrowroot powder or tapioca flour
¾ teaspoon Umami Stir Fry Powder or Diamond Crystal model kosher salt
½ teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 garlic clove minced
¼ teaspoon floor ginger
4 almond flour tortillas I like Siete model one of the best.
2 tablespoons sesame seeds elective
Avocado oil for frying

Directions

Add the shrimp, egg white, cilantro, scallions, coconut aminos, arrowroot starch, Umami Stir-Fry Powder or Diamond Crystal kosher salt, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, and floor ginger within the bowl of a meals processor. Pulse the shrimp and seasoning till every thing is finely minced and a thick paste is fashioned.
Lay the tortillas on a clear floor and spoon one-fourth of the shrimp mousse on every tortilla.
Use an offset spatula or butter knife to unfold the shrimp paste in a skinny even layer on every tortilla. If desired, sprinkle the sesame seeds in a single layer on prime of the shrimp paste.
Reduce every tortillas into 4 wedges.
Warmth a big forged iron skillet or non-stick skillet over medium warmth. Pour in sufficient avocado oil to succeed in ¼-inch and watch for it to be shimmering.
Rigorously add the gluten free shrimp toasts, shrimp-side down, within the oil and fry till golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
Use a pair of tongs to fastidiously flip them over, and fry on the tortilla aspect for about 1 minute, or till golden brown.
Switch the shrimp toasts to a cooling rack to empty. You can even drain them on a paper towel-lined plate or blot them with paper towels. Serve instantly.
Cooking in an air fryer? Spray the tops of the shrimp toast with avocado oil spray and place as a lot of them that slot in a single layer, shrimp-side-up, within the air fryer basket. Air fry the shrimp toast at 400°F for 4 to five minutes or till golden brown. Repeat till all of them are cooked.

Notes

The way to make these paleo shrimp toasts forward of time:
You possibly can’t actually fry these shrimp toast forward of time as a result of they’ll get soggy. You may make the uncooked shrimp paste as much as two days forward and retailer it within the fridge in a sealed container. Whenever you’re able to serve them, you may assemble the shrimp toast and fry them.