Shrimp Toast

For the most part, the shrimp will tell you when they’re done. Certainly they’re ready once they’re pink, though very large shrimp may need an extra minute to cook through. To check, slice one in half; if it’s opaque, or even nearly so, season to taste and start eating.

Ingredients

• 2 inches peanut oil
• 1 pound peeled shrimp
• 1 ½ cups water with ice
• 1 cup flour
• 2 egg yolks
• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• some chopped scallions
• buttered toast

Preparation

1. Heat or neutral oil in a deep pan to 350.
2. Slice 1 pound peeled shrimp lengthwise.
3. Combine 1 1/2 cups water with ice; measure 1 1/2 cups water from that, and put it in a bowl.
4. Beat with 1 cup flour and 2 egg yolks.
5. Dredge shrimp in flour; dip in batter. Fry, less than 5 minutes.
6. Drain on paper towels.
7. In a small bowl, combine 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil and some chopped scallions.
8. Spread the mixture on buttered toast (white bread is classic), and top with the shrimp.

10 minutes