Shrimp Toast I

Description
Contributed by World Recipes Y-Group

This Y-group is international. Good food from all parts of the world. A place where we can share the wonderful food from all over the world.
 * Serves 6 as a first course.

Ingredients

 * ½ lb (225 g) raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
 * 1 egg white
 * 1 tbs (15 ml) cornstarch (corn flour)
 * ½ tsp (2 ml) sugar
 * salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
 * 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
 * 1 scallion (spring onion), green and white parts, finely chopped
 * 1 narrow loaf French bread (baguette)
 * 1 cup vegetable oil
 * small bunch fresh flat leaf parsley

Directions

 * 1) Process the shrimp to a paste with a food processor or blender.
 * 2) Add the egg white, cornstarch, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic scallions and stir well to combine.
 * 3) Cube the French bread into slices ½ inch (1 cm) thick.
 * 4) Spread the shrimp paste over one side of each slice.
 * 5) Decorate each slice with a whole parsley "petal", stuck to the shrimp paste.
 * 6) Heat the oil in frying pan to about 375°F (190°C).
 * 7) Drop in the bread slices, shrimp side down.
 * 8) Fry until the underside is brown, then turn over and brown the other side.
 * 9) Remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.