Sesame Shrimp Toasts

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Ingredients

10 oz (300 g) peeled and deveined cooked shrimp		juice of 1 lime
2 garlic cloves, peeled but left whole		sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
small handful of fresh cilantro		4 slices white bread
1 red chile, seeded and finely chopped		4½ oz (125 g) sesame seeds

Prep: 15 min Total: 30 min (Quick)

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1
Preheat the broiler to its highest setting. Blend or process the shrimp, garlic, cilantro, chile, and lime juice to a paste. Season well with sea salt and black pepper, and blend again briefly.
2
Lightly toast the bread, then spoon the shrimp mixture evenly over one side of each of the toasts. Spread to cover completely, pressing the mixture down firmly.
3
Lightly oil a baking sheet, and pour in the sesame seeds in an even layer. Place the toasts, shrimp-side down, on the seeds, and press so that the seeds stick and coat the mixture. Carefully flip the toasts over, and cut them into triangles.
4
Slide the baking sheet under the hot broiler, and cook the toasts for a few minutes, until the sesame seeds begin to turn golden. Keep a careful eye on them, as they can burn very quickly. Serve immediately.

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