Chewy, easy sugar cookies come together in a snap with zero chilling, rolling out, or cutting required. Make these cookies extra colorful and fun by adding nonpareil sprinkles or sandwiching them with buttercream frosting.
I’m a self-professed sugar cookie connoisseur. I’ll take ’em frosted, cut-out, rolled in sugar, soft, chewy, crispy, or straight out of the plastic container from the bakery section at Walmart.
What I’m saying is that I’m fairly obsessed with sugar cookies and I’m honestly not very picky about them.
Wait, maybe that makes me less of a connoisseur and more of a human sugar cookie garbage disposal. Whatevs.
While I do appreciate a beautiful sugar cookie complete with royal icing, I’m more of a buttercream type of girl. And I’m impatient. It’s why I love no-chill sugar cookies when I do want to make cut-outs.
And I’m definitely not fancy, so these easy sugar cookies are totally my thing. They come together in less than 10 minutes with everyday ingredients that I’m betting you have in your fridge and pantry right now.
Enchiladas are one of our all-time favorite dinners. We love trying new enchilada recipes. A few favorites include White Chicken Enchiladas, Black Bean Enchiladas, Beef Enchiladas, and our Black Bean & Quinoa Enchilada Bake is a fun one! These Chic…
Enchiladas are one of our all-time favorite dinners. We love trying new enchilada recipes. A few favorites include White Chicken Enchiladas, Black Bean Enchiladas, Beef Enchiladas, and our Black Bean & Quinoa Enchilada Bake is a fun one! These Chicken Enchiladas are definitely a classic. They are one of the BEST dinner recipes out there.…
These chicken parmesan sliders pack all of the flavors you love from the comfort-food classic into easy, shareable sandwiches. Perfect for parties, game day, or a weeknight dinner, you’ll love how simple these sliders are to make.
Chicken enchiladas with homemade red enchilada sauce are a classic Mexican dinner. We make them all of the time, but sometimes we like to mix things up and make White Chicken Enchiladas. The enchiladas are filled with shredded chicken, cheese, and a cr…
Chicken enchiladas with homemade red enchilada sauce are a classic Mexican dinner. We make them all of the time, but sometimes we like to mix things up and make White Chicken Enchiladas. The enchiladas are filled with shredded chicken, cheese, and a creamy white sauce that is made with a simple roux, chicken broth, green…
Fresh, juicy mangos are paired with black beans and fresh veggies in this tangy mango and black bean salsa. Scoop it up with your favorite tortilla chips or use it as a topping for tacos!
Long-time readers know that I love a good dip. Cheesy, tangy, hot, cold, I love them all.
But as much as I love digging into a good buffalo chicken dip or spinach artichoke dip, when warmer weather rolls around, I crave cool, refreshing dips and salsas.
This is the recipe that will be on repeat for our family all summer long. I’ll be taking it to every party and cookout and putting it on anything and everything.
Scotcheroos!!!! If you’ve had a scotcheroo, you know of their goodness. And if you haven’t, get ready to be WOWED! Scotcheroos are similar to Rice Krispie Treats but they are loaded with peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch. They are …
Scotcheroos!!!! If you’ve had a scotcheroo, you know of their goodness. And if you haven’t, get ready to be WOWED! Scotcheroos are similar to Rice Krispie Treats but they are loaded with peanut butter, chocolate, and butterscotch. They are soft, chewy, super sweet, and a little salty, thanks to the flaky sea salt that gets…
Whenever I have brown bananas on the counter I usually make my classic banana bread or chocolate banana bread, but sometimes I like to make Banana Cake. It is the perfect dessert for any occasion. The cake is incredibly moist, bursting with banana flav…
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Is it just us or is Shrimp Toast highly underrated? Seriously. Why isn’t everyone screaming about the deliciousness of Chinese Shrimp Toast?? It’s probably one of our favorite appetizers and snacks. We know we say that a lot, but you guys, these little bites are truly IT! A delicious shrimp paste is smeared over some soft bread and pan-fried to perfection! Pair the little triangles with a sweet-chile sauce and you have yourself a flavor…
Is it just us or is Shrimp Toast highly underrated? Seriously. Why isn’t everyone screaming about the deliciousness of Chinese Shrimp Toast?? It’s probably one of our favorite appetizers and snacks. We know we say that a lot, but you guys, these little bites are truly IT!
A delicious shrimp paste is smeared over some soft bread and pan-fried to perfection! Pair the little triangles with a sweet-chile sauce and you have yourself a flavor party in your mouth! Our easy shrimp toast recipe highlights the delicious sweet flavor of shrimp and is very addicting!!
Where Does Shrimp Toast Come From?
The exact origins of shrimp toast (also called prawn toast) is a little up for debate. Some say it comes from the city of Guangzhou while others say Hong Kong. Throughout the years it has become a staple in Hong Kong as well as western Chinese cuisine, most notably the United States, United Kingdom and Australia.
How to Make Our Recipe for Shrimp Toast
Ingredients
Add shrimp paste ingredients into the well of a food processor.
Pulse 6 to 8 times. Scrape down sides of the bowl and blend for about 30 seconds. Until a coarse paste has formed.
Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons of mixture onto each triangle of bread and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Repeat until all bread squares have been smeared with shrimp paste.
Pour oil into a large pan and place over medium heat. Carefully place half of the triangles of bread, shrimp-side down, and fry for 3 to 4 minutes.
Flip toasts over and fry for an additional 2 minutes.
Drain on cooling rack or paper towels, before transferring to a platter and serving with sweet-chili sauce.
Watch how easy it is to make our Shrimp Toast Recipe!
Best Texture for the Shrimp Paste
The topping is called shrimp paste for a reason, as it should really be a paste. This will help the paste spread and adhere onto the bread nicely. We love using our food processor for speed and ease. You can definitely make the paste by hand, simply mince the shrimp using a sharp knife, then scrape and mash the minced shrimp with the side of your knife to create a paste.
Our version uses a shrimp paste, but with a bit of texture. I like biting into the little triangles and feeling some of the shrimp texture. This is also why I like adding water chestnuts to the paste mixture. I really like the tiny bits of crunch you get from the water chestnuts as well as some texture from the bits of shrimp.
If you’re more of a purest you can definitely blitz the shrimp mixture in the food processor until it is indeed a smooth paste!
Should the Crust be On or Off?
Many recipes call for the crust to be removed from the bread before adding the paste, including ours! I really like the evenness of the bread with the crusts removed when toasted and often find leaving the crust on, makes the dish slightly more about the bread than the shrimp, which I don’t like.
This mostly comes down to personal preference though, so you can either remove the crust or leave them on. It doesn’t make much of a difference, but we all have our preferences. Some people leave it on because it’s a waste of bread to cut it off, but I always turn the crust scraps into homemade breadcrumbs for a lager use – so problem solved there!
Common Cooking Methods
Shrimp Toast is usuallydeep fried or baked. I don’t love either options and think pan-frying (almost shallow frying) is the way to go. You still get the cooking evenness from pan-frying that you would with deep frying, but with less oil!
You can also definitely use the air fryer for these with delicious, crispy results! Just set your air fryer to 350˚F, generously spray the bottom of the fryer basket with cooking spray, as well as the top and bottom of each piece of shrimp toast, and air-fry for 4 to 5 minutes or until bread has toasted and shrimp mixture has just cooked through. **If your bread is very soft, leave slices out to air dry for 1 to 3 hours before spreading with shrimp mixture.**
Should You Use Shrimp or Prawns?
As I mentioned above shrimp toast is also called prawn toast and was originally made with prawns. They are totally interchangeable in this recipe, so use whichever is more ready available at your local market.
Also, if you’re curious about the differences between shrimp and prawns I found this great article that breaks down the differences.
Best Dipping Sauce
I love our shrimp toast recipe with sweet-chili sauce. I think the sauce perfectly compliments the sweetness of the shrimp, while providing a slight bit of heat that balances all the flavors out. You can easily also serve the shrimp toast with a ponzu sauce or even just some soy sauce on the side. You can also enjoy the shrimp toast with no sauce and it’s still very good. Enjoy!
The BEST Shrimp Toast recipe you'll ever taste! Our simple, savory shrimp paste mixture is smeared over slices of bread and pan-fried until soft on top and crisp on the bottom! We serve ours with a sweet-chile sauce for absolute shrimp toast perfection!
Add shrimp paste ingredients into the well of a food processor.Pulse 6 to 8 times. Scrape down sides of the bowl and blend for about 30 seconds. Until a coarse paste has formed.
Pulse 6 to 8 times. Scrape down sides of the bowl and blend for about 30 seconds. Until a coarse paste has formed.
Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons of mixture onto each triangle of bread and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Repeat until all bread squares have been smeared with shrimp paste.
Pour oil into a large pan and place over medium heat. Carefully place half of the triangles of bread, shrimp-side down, and fry for 3 to 4 minutes.Flip toasts over and fry for an additional 2 minutes.
Flip toasts over and fry for an additional 2 minutes.
Drain on cooling rack or paper towels, before transferring to a platter and serving with sweet-chili sauce.
Video
Notes
**4 pieces = 1 serving****Nutritional Information Does Not Include Sauce**Best Texture for the Shrimp PasteThe topping is called shrimp paste for a reason, as it should really be a paste. This will help the paste spread and adhere onto the bread nicely. Our version uses a shrimp paste, but with a bit of texture. I like biting into the little triangles and feeling some of the shrimp texture. This is also why I like adding water chestnuts to the paste mixture. I really like the tiny bits of texture you get from the water chestnuts as well as the bits of shrimp. If you’re more of a purest you can definitely blitz the shrimp mixture in the food processor until it is indeed a smooth paste!Common Cooking MethodsShrimp Toast is usuallydeep fried or baked. I don’t love either options and think pan-frying (almost shallow frying) is the way to go. You still get the cooking evenness from pan-frying that you would with deep frying, but with less oil!You can also definitely use the air fryer for these with delicious, crispy results! Just set your air fryer to 350˚F, generously spray the bottom of the fryer basket with cooking spray, as well as the top and bottom of each piece of shrimp toast, and air-fry for 4 to 5 minutes or until bread has toasted and shrimp mixture has just cooked through. **If your bread is very soft, leave slices out to air dry for 1 to 3 hours before spreading with shrimp mixture.**
Made simple with your favorite brownie mix, these easy s’mores brownies have a graham cracker base and melty chocolate chip and marshmallow topping. These quick and easy brownies are sure to be a hit with any s’mores lover!
It’s no secret that I love s’mores. And anything s’more flavored.
This one-pot lemony chicken stew recipe is simmered with hearty vegetables in a creamy lemon-herb broth. Easy to make and always so comforting and flavorful. After the past few years living in the blissfully temperate Mediterranean, I have to admit it’s been a bit of an adjustment returning to the roller coaster that is spring […]
This one-pot lemony chicken stew recipe is simmered with hearty vegetables in a creamy lemon-herb broth. Easy to make and always so comforting and flavorful.
After the past few years living in the blissfully temperate Mediterranean, I have to admit it’s been a bit of an adjustment returning to the roller coaster that is spring weather here in the Midwest. In the past week alone, we’ve swung from summery temps to blustery cold winds to heavy thunderstorms to a sprinkling of snow flurries this morning…with a weekend in the 70s forecasted ahead. (Lol, naturally.) But while I’m very much eager for warm weather to return, I’m happy to soak up at least one more day of snuggles in front of the fire with this little cuddle bug. And I’ve gathered up the ingredients to make one more round of this cozy chicken stew for dinner. ♡
This lemony chicken stew is made with a simple mix of tender chicken thighs and rustic-cut veggies, all simmered together until tender in a creamy garlic-herb broth and brightened up with a generous splash of fresh lemon juice. We love serving this stew in warm bowls with big hunks of crusty bread for dipping, but it would also be delicious ladled over egg noodles or rice if you prefer. And while I find it’s easiest to just simmer everything together in a big pot on the stovetop (ready in under 1 hour), you’re welcome to cook this one in the pressure cooker or slow cooker too.
It’s one of those classic comfort foods that always hits the spot. So if you’re looking for a good meal to warm you up through and through, round up some chicken and veggies and let’s make a big pot of stew together!
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Whenever I have brown bananas on the counter I usually make my classic banana bread or chocolate banana bread, but sometimes I like to make Banana Cake. It is the perfect dessert for any occasion. The cake is incredibly moist, bursting with banana flavor, and covered in luscious cream cheese frosting. It’s the perfect recipe… 
