Shrimp and Water Chestnut Toasts

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Medium shrimp shelled, deveined and coarsely chopped
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 6 canned whole water chestnuts, drained and cut into 1/8 inch dice
• 2 large scallions, sliced crosswise
• 1/4 cup Shao-Hsing cooking wine or dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 baguette, sliced on the diagonal (24 slices)
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1/4 c. sesame seeds