Vietnamese Cajun Shrimp Toast (Printable)

Crispy baguette meets spicy shrimp with Cajun and Vietnamese flavors for an irresistible appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp Mixture

01 - 9 oz raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
03 - 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
04 - 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
05 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
06 - 1 small shallot, finely chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon fish sauce
09 - 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
10 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Toast

11 - 1 small baguette, sliced diagonally into 8 pieces
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

→ Garnish

13 - 1 tablespoon green onions, thinly sliced
14 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
15 - Extra cilantro, for serving
16 - Lime wedges, for serving

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Pat shrimp dry and finely chop into small pieces. Place in a medium bowl.
03 - Add mayonnaise, Sriracha, Cajun seasoning, garlic, shallot, cilantro, fish sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
04 - Spread a thin layer of softened butter on each baguette slice. Arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Spoon shrimp mixture evenly onto each slice, gently pressing to adhere.
06 - Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until shrimp is cooked through and tops are golden.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 2 minutes. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, extra cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The crispy bread against the tender shrimp creates this texture combo that makes people reach for seconds without thinking
  • It takes 30 minutes from start to finish but tastes like something you labored over
  • The spice hit is balanced by the cooling mayo and bright lime, so everyone at your table will be happy
02 -
  • Don't skip drying the shrimp thoroughly, excess water makes the mixture soggy and the bread will steam instead of crisp
  • The shrimp mixture can be made a few hours ahead, but don't assemble the toasts until you're ready to bake
03 -
  • A light dusting of extra Cajun seasoning right before baking adds a gorgeous red color and another punch of flavor
  • If your baguette is super fresh, toast the slices for 3 minutes before adding the shrimp mixture so they don't get soggy

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