Brioche Toasts with Shrimp and Homemade Cocktail Sauce
Brioche toasts with homemade cocktail sauce are an easy appetizer to prepare, perfect for your gatherings with friends or family. With a preparation time of just 15 minutes, this refined dish combines the sweetness of brioche with the freshness of seafood. By mixing shrimp, crab meat, and a flavorful sauce made from ketchup and mayonnaise, you create an explosion of flavors in your mouth. Adding a splash of alcohol, such as cognac or whiskey, enhances the aromas and makes the recipe even more original. These small triangular toasts can be presented on a platter, garnished with paprika and chives for a touch of elegance. Perfect for a cocktail dinner, they will delight your guests. Vary the pleasures by adding ingredients according to your desires, such as extra spices or more shrimp. A simple recipe that always hits the mark!
- Preparation time: 15 min
- Servings: serves 4 people
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- - 200 g of peeled pink shrimp
- - 200 g of crab meat or surimi
- - Ketchup (to adjust according to your taste)
- - Mayonnaise (amount to be defined according to your preferences)
- - A bit of cognac or whiskey (not too much to maintain the texture)
- - Brioche bread (sliced)
- - Freshly ground pepper
- - Paprika (for the finishing touch)
- - Chopped chives for garnishing
- - A drizzle of fresh lemon juice
Preparation
1. In a mixing bowl, start by combining the finely chopped shrimp with the crab meat or surimi.
2. Fold in an equal amount of ketchup and mayonnaise, but be careful: adjust according to the desired consistency.
3. Add a generous spoonful of cognac or whiskey, without making the mixture too runny (that's the key tip!).
4. Add a drizzle of lemon juice and the finely chopped chives.
5. Don't forget to add pepper to enhance the flavors.
6. In a toaster, toast the slices of brioche, then generously spread the mixture to create small triangular toasts, perfect for sharing at the appetizer!
