Crispy Fried Shrimp Batter

Original, mega crispy, great snack! Shrimp in batter in a frying pan will appeal to all seafood lovers. Depending on the situation, they can be served with either beer or a glass of white wine. This is a very satisfying and flavorful dish that can be served with any sauces.
cook time: 35 min
Ethan Rowley
Crispy Fried Shrimp Batter

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

463
Calories
47g
Fat
5g
Carbs
9g
Protein

Ingredients (2 portions)

Basic:

Vegetable oil 400 ml
Shrimps 300 g

Batter:

Salt to taste
Ground black pepper to taste
Wheat flour 60 g
Water 100 ml
Egg yolks 1 pc

Recipe instructions

Step 1

Step 1
How to make battered shrimp in a frying pan at home? Itʼs very simple and fast! To begin, prepare the necessary ingredients according to the list. You can replace king prawns with any other type of shrimp to your taste. It is better to put the water in the refrigerator in advance so that the water is ice cold.

Step 2

Step 2
Remove the head and shell from the shrimp. Leave the tail. It makes it convenient to dip shrimp in batter. Make an incision on the back and remove the dark vein. Rinse the shrimp again and dry. If the shrimp are frozen, defrost them first on the bottom shelf of the refrigerator.

Step 3

Step 3
How to make deep-fried shrimp batter? Sift the flour into a bowl. Add salt and ground pepper.

Step 4

Step 4
Pour in ice water and add the yolk. Mix the batter with a whisk until smooth. The dough should be thick. Leave the batter for 2-3 minutes so that it thickens a little more when the gluten is released from the flour. The batter should be viscous enough so as not to run off the shrimp like water. If the batter is too liquid, add a little more flour.

Step 5

Step 5
Holding the shrimp by the tails, dip them into the batter.

Step 6

Step 6
Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan or saucepan over high heat. There may be more or less oil depending on the diameter of your pan, as long as it completely covers the shrimp. Place the battered shrimp into the boiling oil. Fry until golden brown.

Step 7

Step 7
Remove the cooked shrimp from the oil with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to absorb excess fat.

Step 8

Step 8
Serve crispy battered shrimp hot or cold with any sauces. Bon appetit!

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