Shrimp Toast

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Shrimp Toast

I’d never had Shrimp Toast until I got some at Trader Joe’s.  At least at my Trader Joe’s, they were only carried for a short time, so when I saw how easy the recipe was, I wanted to try to make them.  I wasn’t disappointed.

I was curious, though, about where these delicious appetizers came from, so I did a bit of research.

History of Shrimp Toast

Shrimp toast is a relatively new dish. It is believed to have originated in Hong Kong in the 1950s. 

The exact origins of shrimp toast are unknown. However, it is believed that a chef at the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong created the dish. The chef was looking for a new way to use up leftover shrimp. He came up with the idea of spreading the shrimp mixture on bread and toasting it.

Shrimp toast quickly became popular with guests at the Peninsula Hotel. The dish soon spread to other restaurants in Hong Kong. Shrimp toast eventually made its way to other parts of China and then to the rest of the world.

In Hong Kong, it is made with shrimp mixed with mayonnaise, butter, and other ingredients. The shrimp mixture is then spread on bread and toasted until golden brown. Shrimp toast is often served with tea or coffee rather than appetizers here.

Variations of Shrimp Toast

There are many different variations of shrimp toast. The shrimp mixture can be made with different ingredients, such as chopped vegetables or herbs. Shrimp toast can also be made with different types of bread, such as white bread, whole wheat bread, or even croissants.

Some popular variations of shrimp toast include:

• Shrimp toast with avocado

• Shrimp toast with mango

• Shrimp toast with chili sauce

• Shrimp toast with garlic bread

Here’s my version of Shrimp Toast inspired by the Woks of Life and other blogs.