Fried Shrimp With Tangy Sauce Recipes

ALMOST-FAMOUS SPICY FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Make the sauce: Mix the mayonnaise, chili sauce, honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon water in a large bowl; set aside.
• Prepare the shrimp: Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Meanwhile, whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl. Whisk the flour, cornstarch and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper in another shallow bowl.
• Working in batches, dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, dip in the beaten eggs, then return to the flour mixture, turning to form a thick crust. Fry the shrimp in the hot oil until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain the oil temperature. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon.
• Toss the shrimp with the prepared sauce. Arrange the lettuce in a shallow serving bowl or on individual plates. Top with the shrimp and garnish with scallions.

FRIED SHRIMP WITH PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small heavy saucepan combine the peanut butter, the soy sauce, the lemon juice, the brown sugar, the garlic, 1/3 cup of the water, and the cayenne, bring the mixture just to a boil, whisking until it is smooth, and whisk in the scallion greens. Keep the sauce warm. In a small bowl whisk together the egg and the remaining 2 tablespoons water and add the shrimp. In a large plastic bag have ready the flour. Add the shrimp, drained well, to the flour, and in a sieve shake them to knock off the excess flour. In a deep skillet heat 1 inch of the oil until a deep-fat thermometer registers 275°F., in it fry the shrimp in 2 batches, stirring them once, for 1 minute, or until they are just cooked through, and transfer them with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain. Serve the shrimp with the sauce.

SWEET 'N' TANGY SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry shrimp and ginger in oil until shrimp turn pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Add the ketchup mixture; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice if desired.

STIR-FRIED SHRIMP WITH SPICY ORANGE SAUCE

Steps:

• Place shrimp in medium bowl, sprinkle with cornstarch, toss well to coat and set aside.
• Combine juice, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, and sambal, stirring until well mixed; set aside.
• Heat canola oil in large nonstick skillet over med-hi heat. Add minced ginger and garlic, stir fry for 15 seconds or until fragrant. Add shrimp mixture, stir-fry for 3 minutes. Add juice mixture and onions, cook 2 minutes or until sauce thickens and shrimp are done, stirring frequently.
• Serve immediately.

FRIED SHRIMP WITH TANGY SAUCE

Steps:

• Peel, devein, and butterfly shrimp, leaving tails intact.
• Sprinkle butterflied shrimp lightly with garlic powder.
• Cover and chill thoroughly.
• Process orange marmalade, lemon juice, orange juice, horseradish, and mustard in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides.
• Set sauce aside.
• Combine flour, baking powder, salt and paprika in a large bowl; stir well.
• Gradually add 1/2 cup oil, stirring until mixture leaves sides of bowl and forms a ball.
• Gradually add water, stirring until blended (batter will be very thick).
• Dip several shrimp into batter.
• Fry shrimp, a few at a time, in deep hot oil (360º) for 2 or 3 minutes or until golden.
• Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Place shrimp on a large baking sheet and keep warm in a 200º oven.
• Repeat procedure with remaining shrimp and batter.
• Serve shrimp with reserved sauce.