Sulawesian Style Crispy Shrimp Recipes

CRISPY BREADED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Rinse shrimp under cold running water and pat dry.
• On a shallow plate, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Stir until evenly dispersed.
• In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, and hot sauce. Whisk until well blended and frothy.
• In a deep, wide skillet over medium heat, heat about 3 inches deep of oil.
• Working in batches, lightly dredge shrimps in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
• Dip in the egg mixture and then dredge again in flour mixture, patting down flour onto shrimp.
• Gently add into hot oil one by one (to prevent clumping) and deep-fry, turning as needed, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and crisp.
• With a slotted spoon, remove from pan and drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Season with chili powder and drizzle with lime juice, if desired. Serve immediately.

SULAWESIAN-STYLE CRISPY SHRIMP

Steps:

• Butterfly and devein the shrimp, leaving tail and shell attached. Toss with kosher salt and let sit for 15 minutes refrigerated. Press gently in a dry towel to remove moisture.
• Mix dipping sauce ingredients together and set aside.
• Heat peanut oil to 375 degrees F over high heat in a large wok. Dip shrimp in egg whites, then dredge in cornstarch. Shake shrimp free of cornstarch and fry till crispy in several batches.
• Carefully top off the oil, leaving 2 tbsp behind, and increase the heat to high under the wok. When the oil starts smoking, add the scallions and chilies; toss quickly; then add shrimp.
• Toss to coat, adding the sea salt, pepper and sugar as you rotate the food across the wok surface. Toss and serve with dipping sauce.

CHINESE-STYLE CRISPY SHRIMP WITH SWEET & SOUR SAUCE

Steps:

• RED SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE:.
• Mix all ingredients.
• Have ready for shrimp.
• SHRIMP:.
• Remove shells from shrimp, leaving tails intact.
• If shrimp are frozen do not thaw; peel under running cold water.
• Make a shallow cut lengthwise down back of each shrimp and devein.
• Slit shrimp lengthwise down the back almost in half.
• Mix eggs, the 1 tablespoon cornstarch, the wine, soy sauce and the 1/4 teaspoon salt in glass bowl; stir in shrimp.
• Cover and refrigerate 10 minutes.
• Heat oil(1-1/2 inches) in 3 quart saucepan to 375°F.
• Mix flour, water, the 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon oil, baking soda and the 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Stir shrimp into batter until coated.
• Fry 5 or 6 shrimp at a time, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; drain.
• Serve hot with sauce.