Fried Shrimp
Serves: 6
Irma Bergnaum
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
57
Spice
46
Sweetness
47
Sourness
45
mins
Prep time (avg)
5.8
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Peel and devein the shrimp by using a pair of kitchen scissors to cut along the outer edge of the shrimp's back, cutting the shell so you can get to the vein
2
Using a small paring knife, cut along the outer edge of the shrimp's back, about 1/2 inch deep
3
If you can see it, remove and discard the vein that runs along right under the surface of the back, with your fingers or the tip of your knife
4
Your shrimp must have a butterfly cut
5
Preheat the oil in your fryer to 350 degrees F
6
Mix the ketchup, pepper, cumin, garlic, salt, lime juice, and 1 cup water in a bowl
7
Have another mixing bowl with some flour ready
8
You will immerse the peeled and deveined shrimp in the sauce, and then dip the seasoned shrimp, 1 by 1, into the flour
9
Carefully place in the fryer and cook for 2 minutes
10
Repeat until all the shrimp have been fried