Vietnamese Cajun Shrimp Toast
This simple appetizer combines flavors from Vietnamese and Cajun cuisine. It includes toast topped with marinated shrimp and garnished with cilantro.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1/2 lb shrimp
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp ancho chili powder
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 stalk lemongrass (minced)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp sake
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 baguette
- 1 lime
- 2 tbsp cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine cajun seasoning, ancho chili powder, minced lemongrass, ground ginger, and vegetable oil in a small bowl. Mix until well incorporated.
- 2
Add the shrimp to the bowl and coat with the marinade. Marinate for 10 minutes.
- 3
While the shrimp is marinating, toast the bread. Smear butter on one side of the bread and toast until golden brown (~5 minutes). The timing will vary based on the thickness of your bread.
- 4
Heat a large nonstick pan over medium high heat. Add in the shrimp and marinade. Cook the shrimp for ~1 minutes on each side.
- 5
Next add in the sliced garlic and cook for 20 seconds.
- 6
Lastly, add in the butter and sake. Cook for another minute until the butter melts and the alcohol has burned off. Remove the shrimp from the heat.
- 7
Now it's time to assemble your toast. Spoon the shrimp over the toasted bread. Finish it off with a squeeze of lime juice and minced cilantro.