Shrimp and Crab Toast on French Baguettes

45 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 25 minutes

99 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

12	slices	bread, french baguette
1/4	pound	shrimp
1/4	pound	crab meat
1	tablespoon	ginger	minced
1	tablespoon	scallions, spring or green onions	minced
1	tablespoon	lard	minced
2	teaspoons	wine
2	teaspoons	sherry
2	teaspoons	water
4	teaspoons	cornstarch
1/4	cup	water chestnuts

Directions

Leave the baguette slices out on a rack overnight to dry, or place them in a low oven for about 10 minutes per side until dry ot the touch.

Mince the shrimp and crabmeat to a paste, then combine the paste minced ginger, minced scallion, lard, salt, rice wine, water, cornstarch, and waterchestnuts stirring well in one direction to blend.

Fold in the beaten egg white.

Using a broad-bladed sandwich spreader, mound the shrimp on the bread slice to a thickness of a scant 3/4 inch, tapering the mound where it meets the edge of the brad to form a smooth dome.

Sprinkle some sesame seeds and ham bits thinly on top, then press on a single coriander leaf.

Deep-fry, topping side down, in oil until the topping is golden, about 4 minutes.

Using long cooking chopsticks or tongs, turn the toasts to brown the underside of the baguette.

Remove promptly to paper towels to drain.

Serve with warm or cooled plum sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 70g

Amount per Serving

Calories 99 34% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.0g	6%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	7%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 83mg	28%
Sodium 171mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 4.0g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 12.0g	24%