Shrimp And Chips Recipes

SHRIMP AND CHIPS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except shrimp in a mixing bowl to make batter.
• Dust shrimp in flour.
• Dip shrimp into batter.
• Fry shrimp in deep fryer set at 375 degrees or in a skillet with 2 inches of vegetable oil, until golden brown.
• Drain shrimp on paper towels or on brown grocery bags from the market.
• Serve with french fries and cole slaw or creamy cucumber salad (Recipezaar recipe 211355).
• Also serve with cocktail sauce and tartar sauce.

CRACKED CRAB, CHILI MAYONNAISE AND SHRIMP CHIPS

Steps:

• For the mayonnaise: In a large bowl, add egg yolks, lemon juice and hot sauce. Whisk to combine. Slowly begin adding the oil while whisking constantly, making sure oil is fully incorporating and stopping frequently until each little bit is emulsified into the egg yolk mixture. If it becomes too thick, a little drizzle of water can be added as necessary until all of the oil has been incorporated. When all of the oil has been whisked in, and the mayonnaise is creamy and luscious, season to taste with salt. Set aside.
• For the shrimp chips: Heat 2 inches of oil in a 6-quart saucepan. Clip in a deep-fry thermometer and heat the oil to 375 degrees F. Fry the shrimp chips until puffy, about 1 minute. Remove and drain on paper towels. Set aside.
• For the crab and assembly: Place 3/4 of the crab in a mixing bowl and toss with 3 or 4 tablespoons of the homemade mayonnaise. Serve dressed crab alongside the remaining undressed crab with a bowl of the mayonnaise and a pile of shrimp chips on the side. Garnish with celery sticks and orange slices.

FRIED SHRIMP CHIPS

Steps:

• Line a large plate with paper towels and place next to the stove. Pour oil to a depth of 3/4 to 1 inch into a wok or 5-quart Dutch oven and heat over medium-high heat to 350°F on a deep-frying thermometer. (If you don't have a thermometer, stand a dry bamboo chopstick in the oil; if small bubbles immediately gather on the surface around the chopstick, the oil is ready.)
• Drop in 3 to 5 chips for each batch, keeping in mind that they will double in size. If you fry too many at a time, they will cook unevenly. Each will sink to the bottom, start to bubble, maybe curl, and then expand before rising to the top, where it will finish cooking. All of this happens in 4 to 5 seconds, so don't turn away. Once the chips float to the top, let them fry for only a few seconds longer. Don't let them brown or their delicate flavor will vanish. Using a skimmer, transfer the chips to the towel-lined plate to drain. This is fast-paced frying, so regulate the heat and adjust the size of your batches so that you are working at a comfortable speed.

SHRIMP WITH SALSA, AVOCADO, AND CHIPS

Steps:

• Stir together tomatoes, onion, cilantro, chile, ketchup, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir in shrimp and season with salt and pepper.
• Mash avocados with remaining 1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Divide shrimp mixture among jars and layer avocado, cabbage, and crumbled chips on top.