Baked Shrimp Toasts

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Originally posted by mean chef.

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Steps

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Cook garlic and ginger in oil in an 8- to 9-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat , stirring , until softened and fragrant , about 1 minute.

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Add mirin , soy sauce , and salt and simmer , stirring , 15 seconds.

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Transfer marinade to a bowl and cool to room temperature.

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Add shrimp and cilantro , tossing to coat , and marinate , covered and chilled , 1 hour.

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Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 350f.

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Turn bread loaf on its side and evenly cut crust from bottom of loaf using a long serrated knife , discarding crust , then cut a 3 / 8-inch-thick slice from bottom and trim crust from sides of slice.

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Put slice on a baking sheet and bake , turning over once , until dry but not colored , 8 minutes total.

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Remove bread from oven but leave on baking sheet.

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Immediately increase oven temperature to 475f.

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Spread top of hot toast with all of shrimp mixture , packing it down into a thick even layer and covering surface entirely.

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Make sure oven temperature has reached 475f.

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Ingredients

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garlic, fresh ginger, vegetable oil, mirin, soy sauce, salt, medium shrimp, fresh cilantro, bread