Crispy Mixed Seafood & Shrimp Toast
Shrimp, squid, and scallops tossed with garlic, chili, and lime on crispy bread. A quick Vietnamese-inspired appetizer that tastes restaurant-quality but takes just 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- ½ lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ¼ lb squid, cleaned and cut into rings
- ¼ lb scallops, side muscle removed
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Thai bird chili (or red chili flake)
- 1 whole lime (juiced + zested)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 2
Add shrimp, squid, and scallops in a single layer. Sear without stirring for 2 minutes until edges turn opaque.
- 3
Flip the seafood, then add minced garlic and chili. Stir constantly for 60 seconds until fragrant.
- 4
Squeeze lime juice over the pan and toss everything together. Remove from heat.
- 5
Toast 4 slices of bread in the skillet (no oil needed) until golden and crispy, 90 seconds per side.
- 6
Divide toast between plates, top with seafood mixture, and finish with lime zest and fresh cilantro.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- microplane or zester
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