Spicy Crispy Prawn Toast with Lemon Aioli
Spicy Crispy Prawn Toast with Lemon Aioli
Ingredients
For the Prawn Toast
- 1 pound raw prawns, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
- 4 cups cooking oil, for deep frying
For the Lemon Aioli
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chili oil, as needed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the prawn mixture: In a food processor, combine the peeled and deveined prawns, grated garlic, chopped green onions, egg white, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until a thick, paste-like mixture forms, retaining some texture from the green onions and prawns.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Assemble the prawn toast: Lay out the slices of white bread with their crusts removed. Spread a generous amount of the prawn mixture evenly onto one slice of bread. Place another slice of bread on top to form a sandwich.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Coat with sesame seeds: Pour the sesame seeds onto a shallow plate. Press the edges and sides of each prawn toast sandwich firmly into the sesame seeds to create an even coating. Repeat for all sandwiches.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Prepare the lemon aioli: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, grated garlic, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Deep fry the prawn toast: Heat the cooking oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F. Carefully place 2-3 prawn toast sandwiches into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown, crispy, and the prawn filling is cooked through. Use tongs to flip the toast for even cooking.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350
- 6
Drain and cut: Remove the fried prawn toast from the oil and place on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Once slightly cooled, cut each prawn toast diagonally into triangles or strips.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Serve: Arrange the crispy prawn toast pieces on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the prepared lemon aioli and chili oil. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and lemon wedges for an extra squeeze of citrus. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Spicy Crispy Prawn Toast with Lemon Aioli
Ingredients
For the Prawn Toast
- 1 pound raw prawns, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 large egg white
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
- 4 cups cooking oil, for deep frying
For the Lemon Aioli
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chili oil, as needed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the prawn mixture: In a food processor, combine the peeled and deveined prawns, grated garlic, chopped green onions, egg white, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until a thick, paste-like mixture forms, retaining some texture from the green onions and prawns.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Assemble the prawn toast: Lay out the slices of white bread with their crusts removed. Spread a generous amount of the prawn mixture evenly onto one slice of bread. Place another slice of bread on top to form a sandwich.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Coat with sesame seeds: Pour the sesame seeds onto a shallow plate. Press the edges and sides of each prawn toast sandwich firmly into the sesame seeds to create an even coating. Repeat for all sandwiches.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Prepare the lemon aioli: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, grated garlic, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Stir until smooth and well combined. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Deep fry the prawn toast: Heat the cooking oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F. Carefully place 2-3 prawn toast sandwiches into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown, crispy, and the prawn filling is cooked through. Use tongs to flip the toast for even cooking.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 350 - 6
Drain and cut: Remove the fried prawn toast from the oil and place on a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Once slightly cooled, cut each prawn toast diagonally into triangles or strips.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Serve: Arrange the crispy prawn toast pieces on a serving platter. Drizzle generously with the prepared lemon aioli and chili oil. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and lemon wedges for an extra squeeze of citrus. Serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min