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Chinese Fried Shrimp

A delicious chinese style battered shrimp recipe much better than takeout
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5/5 (19)
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Main course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Japanese
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 279kcal
Author: Marc Winer

Ingredients

  • 30 shrimp raw, medium size, ideally with shell-on tails
  • 1 liter of frying oil

Batter

  • 2 eggs
  • 200 g wheat flour
  • 150 ml water cold
  • 1 packet baking powder 1 packet = 11 grams
  • 1 pinch salt
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Procédé

Batter

  • Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until homogeneous
    2 eggs, 200 g wheat flour, 150 ml water, 1 packet baking powder, 1 pinch salt
  • Place in the fridge if you prepare it in advance, it should remain cold

Frying

  • If the shrimp are already peeled (always leaving the tail intact as shown in the photo), dry them with paper towels
    30 shrimp
  • Heat the frying oil to 175 degrees celsius and hold the shrimp by the tail, dip in the batter then gently place in the oil
    1 liter of frying oil
    beignets de crevettes en train de frire dans de l'huile
  • Fry for 5 minutes or until golden brown

Notes

If you really like crispiness, opt for refrying a second time for 1-2 minutes at 180 degrees 5 minutes after draining the fritters

Nutrition

Calories: 279kcal | Féculents: 39g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 203mg | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 283mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Calcium: 275mg | Iron: 3mg
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