Salt & Pepper Prawn 'Toasts'
A clever grain-free take on the Chinese takeaway classic using a savoury prawn paste crust.
Prep
20min
Cook
10min
Total
30min
Serves
4
Per Serving
4g
Net Carbs
18g
Protein
16g
Fat
245
Calories
2g
Fibre
Nutritional information is approximate and for guidance only. Consult your GP or a registered dietitian before making significant dietary changes, especially if you have a medical condition.
🧊 Storage: Keep refrigerated and consume within 2 days of cooking. Reheat thoroughly until piping hot throughout. Do not reheat more than once.
Why You’ll Love This
Traditional shrimp toast is mostly deep-fried white bread. Here, we lose the bread and turn the prawn topping into the “toast” itself. It’s crunchy, packed with umami, and makes an incredible starter for an Asian-inspired dinner party.
Ingredients
- 300g raw king prawns, peeled
- 1 egg white
- 1 spring onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 60g ground almonds
- 40g sesame seeds
- Coconut oil or avocado oil for shallow frying
- Soy sauce or Tamari for dipping
Method
- Place the prawns, egg white, spring onion, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil into a food processor. Pulse until you have a thick, slightly chunky paste.
- Line a small tray with parchment paper. Spread the prawn mixture into a flat square about 1.5cm thick. Freeze for 30 minutes to firm up (this makes it easier to handle).
- Once firm, cut the square into triangles.
- Place the ground almonds and sesame seeds on two separate plates.
- Press each prawn triangle first into the almonds to coat, then into the sesame seeds so they are well-covered.
- Heat about 1cm of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the triangles for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and the prawn is pink and cooked through.
- Drain on kitchen paper and serve with soy sauce and extra spring onions.
Tips & Swaps
- For a bit of heat, add half a finely chopped red chilli to the prawn paste.
- Easier handling. Freeze the prawn paste square for 30 minutes before cutting into triangles; this makes them much easier to handle and coat in sesame seeds.
- You can bake these at 200°C for 12-15 minutes if you prefer to avoid frying, though they won’t be quite as crisp.
Key Takeaways
- Net carbs: 4g per serving — suitable for keto and low-carb diets
- Cook time: 30 minutes total (20 prep + 10 cook)
- Key ingredient: Raw king prawns (pulsed into a thick, savoury paste that replaces the traditional bread base).
- Best for: A sophisticated, grain-free starter for an Asian-inspired dinner party or a crunchy snack.