Vietnamese Shrimp Toast (Bánh Mì Chiên Tôm)

Vietnamese Shrimp Toast (Bánh Mì Chiên Tôm)

from balancewithjess.com
30 min

Vietnamese Shrimp Toast, also known as Bánh Mì Nướng Tôm is so easy to make and great for a snack or appetizer. A flavorful mixture of shrimp, mayo, green onion, and cheese is spread onto crusty baguette and baked to perfection. They're little bites of deliciousness!

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf baguette (cut into ½" slices)
  • ½ lb raw shrimp ( peeled, deveined, and tails removed)
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • ½ shallot (finely diced; about 2 tbsp)
  • ½ tsp fish sauce (I use Red Boat)
  • 2-3 green onion (thinly sliced and chopped)
  • ¼ cup + 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • ⅔ cup shredded cheese (I use half cheddar, half mozzarella)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 300°F.

  2. 2

    Use a food processor to pulse shrimp until finely chopped but be careful to not turn it into a paste. If you don't have a food processor, you can finely chop it with your knife into small bits. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until soft and translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Add shrimp and season with ¼ tsp salt and pepper each. Use your wooden spoon to break the shrimp into little pieces and cook until opaque, about 2-3 minutes. When shrimp is 75% cooked, turn off the heat and stir in the fish sauce and green onion. Cook for 1 minute more.

  4. 4

    Take the pan off the heat and let cool for about 5 minutes. Add in mayonnaise and cheese and stir to combine. Season to taste.

  5. 5

    Schmear each slice of bread with a thin coating of the shrimp mixture and top with a little more cheese, if desired. Continue until all the shrimp has been used. Place toast in a single layer on the baking sheet about ½ inch apart.

  6. 6

    Bake for 8-12 minutes or until baguette is lightly toasted and cheese has melted. Serve warm or at room temperature.