Shrimp and Crab Garlic Toast
Shrimp and Crab Garlic Toast
Ingredients
For the Seafood and Filling
- 1 pound shrimp, roughly chopped
- 1 pound imitation crab, roughly chopped (or real crab)
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon MSG
For Assembly and Baking
- 8 slices garlic toast, prepared
- 1 teaspoon paprika, for sprinkling, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the roughly chopped shrimp, roughly chopped imitation crab (or real crab), and chopped green onions.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Add the egg whites, mayonnaise, ground black pepper, granulated sugar, garlic salt, onion powder, and MSG to the bowl with the seafood mixture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Ensure the seafood and seasonings are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the filling for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to firm up slightly.
- 5
While the filling chills, preheat your oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking pan by placing a cooling rack inside it, or line a baking rack with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 6
Take your prepared garlic toast slices. Scoop a generous spoonful of the chilled seafood filling onto each slice of garlic toast, spreading it evenly across the surface. Be generous with the topping.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Lightly sprinkle paprika over the top of each assembled shrimp and crab toast for color and a hint of flavor.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Carefully place the prepared toasts onto the cooling rack set inside the baking pan, or directly onto the parchment-lined baking rack.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the topping is puffed, golden brown, and cooked through.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400
- 10
If you prefer a toastier result, you can add a few more minutes to the baking time, keeping a close eye on the toasts to prevent burning.
- 11
Remove from the oven and serve immediately as a delicious appetizer or game day finger food.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Shrimp and Crab Garlic Toast
For the Seafood and Filling
- 1 pound shrimp, roughly chopped
- 1 pound imitation crab, roughly chopped (or real crab)
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 2 egg whites
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon MSG
For Assembly and Baking
- 8 slices garlic toast, prepared
- 1 teaspoon paprika, for sprinkling, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the roughly chopped shrimp, roughly chopped imitation crab (or real crab), and chopped green onions.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Add the egg whites, mayonnaise, ground black pepper, granulated sugar, garlic salt, onion powder, and MSG to the bowl with the seafood mixture.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Ensure the seafood and seasonings are evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the filling for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to firm up slightly.
- 5
While the filling chills, preheat your oven to 400°F. Prepare a baking pan by placing a cooling rack inside it, or line a baking rack with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 6
Take your prepared garlic toast slices. Scoop a generous spoonful of the chilled seafood filling onto each slice of garlic toast, spreading it evenly across the surface. Be generous with the topping.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Lightly sprinkle paprika over the top of each assembled shrimp and crab toast for color and a hint of flavor.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Carefully place the prepared toasts onto the cooling rack set inside the baking pan, or directly onto the parchment-lined baking rack.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the topping is puffed, golden brown, and cooked through.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 400 - 10
If you prefer a toastier result, you can add a few more minutes to the baking time, keeping a close eye on the toasts to prevent burning.
- 11
Remove from the oven and serve immediately as a delicious appetizer or game day finger food.
⏱️ 1 min