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Mustard-Tarragon Shrimp Toasts





Yields
Serves 6



Total Time
20 mins

This app is pure retro comfort food, but we've lightened and updated these toasts by baking instead of frying them. The idea is to come up with a substantial nibble to pair with each wine—which together add up to dinner. This bite-size app is perfectly paired with a crisp, dry white or rosé. 

su-Mustard Tarragon Shrimp Toasts




Photo: Thomas J. Story; Styling: Bianca Sotelo 

 8 ounces shelled, deveined shrimp, patted dry and minced
 2 tablespoons minced shallots
 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon, plus sprigs for garnish
 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
 1 tablespoon lemon juice
 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
 1/4 teaspoon pepper
 1 large egg white, beaten until frothy
 6 slices rustic French- or Italian-style bread
  About 1/2 cup (4 oz.) cream cheese, at room temperature
 6 lemon wedges
Step 1
1

Preheat oven to broil. Combine shrimp, shallots, tarragon, mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and egg white in a bowl, and mix gently.

Step 2
2

Lay bread slices on a baking sheet and broil about 6 in. from heat until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Turn slices over, spread with cream cheese, and top with shrimp mixture. Broil just until shrimp mixture turns pink and begins to brown, about 6 minutes.

Step 3
3

Serve hot, garnished with tarragon sprigs and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

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Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories300
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.3g11%

Saturated Fat 4.1g21%
Cholesterol 78mg26%
Sodium 730mg32%
Total Carbohydrate 39g15%

Dietary Fiber 1.7g7%
Protein 17g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.