Crispy Sesame Shrimp “Toast”
To give these “toasts” a visual flair, garnish with black sesame seeds and scallions thinly sliced on the diagonal. Serve with soy sauce, for dipping.
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This Keto-friendly, satisfying dish takes the deprivation out of dieting. For more about using the Keto diet to lose weight, see: Shed that Covid Weight the Keto Way. Recipe excepted from Eat Rich, Live Long by Ivor Cummins and Jeffrey Gerber.
Crispy Sesame Shrimp “Toast” recipe
Ingredients
- 10 oz. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 large egg white
- 1 scallion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 cups avocado or coconut oil
- 1 cup almond flour
- ¼ cup plus 2 Tbs. sesame seeds
- 1 large egg
Preparation
Line sheet pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhanging edges. Place shrimp, egg white, scallion, and garlic in high-powered blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Spread paste in even layer over lined sheet pan. Place pan in freezer, 1 hour.
In large heavy saucepan, heat oil to 350°F over medium-high heat. While oil is heating, mix almond flour and sesame seeds in large bowl. Beat egg in separate small bowl.
Remove shrimp paste from the freezer, transfer to cutting board, and slice into triangles. Working quickly, dip each triangle into beaten egg, then into almond flour mixture, and then gently drop in hot oil.
Deep-fry “toasts” in batches, 3–5 minutes, until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with sea salt. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 370
- Carbohydrate Content 7 g
- Cholesterol Content 90 mg
- Fat Content 34 g
- Fiber Content 3 g
- Protein Content 14 g
- Saturated Fat Content 4 g
- Sodium Content 300 mg
- Sugar Content 1 g