If you're looking for a starter that combines flavour, and a touch of sophistication, then James Martin's crispy prawn toast is the dish to impress your guests. The popular TV chef, known for his down-to-earth cooking style and love of bold flavours, has created a recipe that’s a total crowd-pleaser. A golden, crispy prawn toast topped with fresh crab salad and paired with a zesty cucumber salad – what’s not to love?.
Prawn toast has been a favourite in Chinese restaurants for years, but James Martin takes it to the next level. The juicy prawns are blended into a smooth paste and spread generously on slices of bread, then fried to crispy perfection. This is the kind of dish that looks impressive but is surprisingly easy to make. So, whether you're hosting a dinner party or just want something a little special, James Martin’s prawn toast is sure to wow your guests and have them coming back for more. Here's how you can recreate this delicious dish at home.
For the prawn toast:. 1kg prawns, peeled and deveined. 100g egg whites. 1 garlic clove, grated. Zest of 1 lemon. 100g prawn mix (made from the above ingredients). 4 slices white bread (milk loaf recommended). 15g light soy sauce. 5g fish sauce. 3g garlic powder. 5g sesame oil.
For the crab salad:. 200g picked white crab meat. 2 tbsp olive oil. Salt, to taste. For the Cucumber Salad:. 1 cucumber, peeled, de-seeded and sliced into rounds. 2 spring onions, chopped. 1 red chilli, chopped. Fresh coriander leaves, chopped. 2 tbsp soy sauce. 1 tsp sesame oil.
