Shrimp Toasts with Homemade Yum Yum Sauce

Looking for an appetizer that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together with simple ingredients?

These Shrimp Toasts are crispy, savory, and packed with flavor. Wild-caught shrimp, sesame oil, green onions, and tamari are blended into a flavorful spread, then baked on toasted baguette slices until golden and bubbly.

Finished with a drizzle of homemade Yum Yum Sauce, these shrimp toasts make a perfect party appetizer, game-day snack, or entertaining dish.

Why We Love This Recipe

• High in protein from shrimp
• Quick and easy appetizer for gatherings
• Crispy, crunchy texture with savory umami flavor
• Can easily be made gluten-free using GF bread and tamari
• Homemade Yum Yum Sauce skips many of the additives found in bottled versions

Shrimp Toasts

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound wild-caught shrimp, peeled
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
• 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 loaf thin French baguette
• 2 tablespoons melted butter or ghee
• Sesame seeds
• Additional green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 475°F.
2. Add shrimp, sesame oil, green onions, tamari, coconut sugar, and salt to a food processor.
3. Pulse until a smooth paste forms.
4. Slice the baguette into thin rounds.
5. Brush each slice lightly with melted butter or ghee.
6. Toast bread in the oven for 1–2 minutes until lightly crisp.
7. Remove and cool slightly.
8. Spread a thin layer of shrimp mixture onto each toast.
9. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
10. Return to the oven and bake for 6–8 minutes, or until the shrimp mixture is cooked through, pink, and lightly golden.
11. Drizzle with Yum Yum Sauce and garnish with additional sesame seeds and green onions if desired.

Homemade Yum Yum Sauce

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup avocado mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sriracha
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
• 1 teaspoon coconut sugar

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Whisk until smooth.
3. Add a small amount of water if a thinner consistency is desired.
4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Recipe Tips

• Use wild-caught shrimp when possible for optimal flavor and nutrition.
• For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free baguette slices and tamari.
• Make the Yum Yum Sauce ahead of time to let the flavors develop.
• These are best served warm immediately after baking.