Grandmas Cheesy Shrimp Toast Recipes

PAULA DEEN'S CHEESY SHRIMP ON GRITS TOAST

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in grits, and return to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, or until grits are thickened, stirring occasionally. Stir in Parmesan cheese and salt. Remove from heat.
• Spoon grits into a greased 9 by 13-inch baking pan. Cover, and chill at least 2 hours, or until firm. Cut out 48 (1 1/2-inch) circles using a round or fluted cookie cutter (Paula used a clean tomato paste can as a cookie cutter).
• Brush a large jellyroll pan with melted butter. Place grit rounds on pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Turn grits, and bake 15 minutes more. Set aside. (Up to this point, the recipe can be prepared ahead. If preparing early, cover and refrigerate grit rounds until you are ready to top with shrimp mixture.).
• In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and half-and-half, stirring until combined. Stir in cheese, parsley, and shrimp. Top each grits round evenly with shrimp mixture. Top mixture with grated Cheddar. Broil 5 minutes, or until lightly browned and heated through.

LEEANN CHIN SHRIMP TOAST

Steps:

• Peel shrimp. (If shrimp is frozen, do not thaw; peel under running cold water.) Make a shallow cut lengthwise down back of each shrimp; wash out sand vein. Cut shrimp lengthwise into halves; cut crosswise into halves.
• Mix shrimp, green onions, flour, water, egg, cornstarch, salt, sugar. sesame oil and white pepper.
• Heat vegetable oil (1-1/2 inches) in wok to 350 degrees. Remove crusts from bread; cut each slice into 4 squares. Place 1 or 2 pieces of shrimp with sauce on each bread square.
• Fry 5 squares at a time until golden brown, turning frequently - about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towel.
• Do-ahead instructions: Prepare Shrimp Toast; cover and refrigerate no longer than 24 hours. Just before serving, heat uncovered in 400 degree oven until hot for 12 - 15 minutes. Drain on paper towel.