Crispy Shrimp Recipe

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Crispy Shrimp
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Ingredients
17
Count
Nutrition
3117
Calories
Total time
45
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 8 cups oil
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 -1 1/4 cup cold water
  • 1 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp mild vinegar
  • 2 tbsp shredded gingerroot
  • 1 tbsp oriental sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tsp dry sherry

Directions:

  1. Remove the shells from the shrimp but leave the last segment and the tails on.
  2. Split the shrimp down the back until almost completely open.
  3. Remove the vein.
  4. Place the shrimp in a bowl of ice water.
  5. Combine the dry ingredients for the batter.
  6. Mix well, then add the oil a little at a time until oil and flour are thoroughly mixed; break up any large lumps.
  7. Now add the water a little at a time, stirring contantly in one direction.
  8. Eventually the batter will become smooth and silky.
  9. Stop adding water when you attain this consistency of a thin pancake batter.
  10. Allow the batter to rest, covered, for atleast 15 minutes.
  11. Prepare either or both sauces to serve with your shrimp.
  12. Shred the lettuce and place on a platter.
  13. Cover with plastic wrap until ready to use.
  14. Place the oil in a wok and heat to 375F.
  15. While the oil is heating, drain the shrimp, pat dry and dip in the batter, leaving the tail exposed for easy handling.
  16. Line a work platter with paper toweling.
  17. Place 8-10 shrimp in the hot oil and cook until the batter turns a golden brown.
  18. Remove with large strainer to the work platter.
  19. Do the remaining shrimp in the same manner, making sure the oil reaches 375F before adding next batch.
  20. Remove the plastic wrap from the lettuce and nest the shrimp in the lettuce.
  21. Serve with the sauce (s).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3116.8 Kcal (13049 kJ)
Calories from fat 2920.1 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 324.46g 499%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 1625.05mg 68%
Potassium 432.63mg 9%
Total Carbs 51.68g 17%
Sugars 2.68g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.57g 10%
Protein 10.46g 21%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 152.5mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 586.7 Kcal (2456 kJ)
Calories from fat 549.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 61.08g 499%
Cholesterol 8.28mg 15%
Sodium 305.9mg 68%
Potassium 81.44mg 9%
Total Carbs 9.73g 17%
Sugars 0.5g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.48g 10%
Protein 1.97g 21%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 4%
Iron 0.3mg 8%
Calcium 28.7mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 88.9
    Points
  • 90
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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