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Lemongrass Shrimp on Toast

Name: Lemongrass Shrimp on Toast
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 8 macadamia nuts, chopped; 3 medium shallots, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 small dried red chiles, crushed; 2 tablespoons minced fresh lemongrass bulb; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; Kosher salt; 1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 thin slices of white sandwich bread—crusts removed, toasted and cut into 4 squares each; 1/2 cup crème fraîche; Cilantro leaves, for garnish

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For his elegant hors d'oeuvres, Zang Toi marinates shrimp in a spicy coconut milk mixture, then serves them on toast squares moistened with a little crème fraîche. More Delicious Shrimp Dishes

By Zang Toi

Updated on June 23, 2022

Lemongrass Shrimp on Toast — Photo: © Michael Turek

Total Time:

45 mins

Yield:

6

Ingredients

8 macadamia nuts, chopped
3 medium shallots, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 small dried red chiles, crushed
2 tablespoons minced fresh lemongrass bulb
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Kosher salt
1 pound medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 thin slices of white sandwich bread—crusts removed, toasted and cut into 4 squares each
1/2 cup crème fraîche
Cilantro leaves, for garnish

Directions

In a mini processor, puree the nuts, shallots, garlic, chiles, lemongrass, ginger, lime juice and sugar. Transfer the paste to a bowl and stir in the coconut milk, pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Add the shrimp and turn to coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
In a nonstick skillet, heat the oil. Add the shrimp and season with salt. Cook over moderately high heat until the shrimp are golden and just cooked through, 3 minutes. Spread each toast with crème fraîche and top with a shrimp. Garnish with cilantro and serve.