Burmese Fried Shrimp Recipes

FRIED SHRIMP RECIPE

Steps:

• Add flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a medium shallow dish and whisk to blend.***
• In a second medium shallow dish whisk eggs until well blended.
• Pour panko into a 3rd shallow dish (a pie plate works well here).
• Preheat oil in a large pot to 350 degrees while you coat shrimp. Note that shrimp should be lightly wet on the exterior, if not rinse with water and drain well otherwise the flour won't stick in the next step.
• Dredge shrimp in flour mixture on both sides. Transfer to egg mixture and coat on both sides. Then finish by coating in panko on both sides, while pressing into panko so it adheres well.
• Fry shrimp in batches (no more than 10 at a time) until cooked through, about 1 minute. Bring oil back to 350 degree temperature between batches.
• Use a large spider to remove shrimp from oil and transfer to a baking sheet lined with two layers of paper towels to drain. Repeat process with remaining shrimp.
• Garnish shrimp with parsley if desired, serve with lemon wedges and your favorite shrimp sauce (such as cocktail sauce, honey mustard, tartar sauce, sriracha dip, creamy herb etc).

CRISPY FRIED SHRIMP RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat 1/2-inch of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Line a large plate with a paper towel, set aside.
• In a cake pan or pie plate whisk together eggs and buttermilk. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper.
• In another cake pan, mix together the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
• Add shrimp to the egg mixture and coat well. A few at a time, add the shrimp to the flour and coat completely. Place on a clean plate while you bread the remaining shrimp.
• Add shrimp to skillet making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3 minutes, until crispy and golden brown. Drain on prepared plate. Continue until all shrimp is fried.

BURMESE FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Dust the shrimps with mixed salt, turmeric and chili powder.
• Bend shrimps into a half circle and thread on skewer through top and tail to keep this shape.
• Put four shrimps on each skewer.
• Shallow fry skewered shrimps until golden.
• Serve immediately.

BURMESE CURRIED PRAWNS

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet or wok. Add onion, garlic and ginger and stir-fry until lightly browned. Add tomatoes, curry powder, garam masala, tamarind powder or paste, turmeric and paprika. Cook over medium heat till tomatoes begin to soften; stir in shrimp, peppers, fish sauce and 2 tablespoons cilantro.
• Increase heat slightly and stir-fry shrimp about 3 minutes, until they turn opaque. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently until shrimp are cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes depending on size. If sauce is too thick, add 2 or 3 tablespoons water.
• When shrimp are done, transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with the remaining tablespoon of cilantro.