Uncle Bills Jumbo Deep Fried Prawns Shrimp Recipes

UNCLE BILL'S JUMBO DEEP FRIED PRAWNS (SHRIMP)

Steps:

• Peel off shell, devein prawns and rinse in cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.
• Cut slit in each prawn about 1/4 inch deep.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until frothy.
• In a plastic bag, add flour and pepper and shake well to blend.
• In a separate plastic bag, add Panko crumbs, dried dill weed, seasoning salt, garlic powder and Beau Monde seasoning, shake well to combine.
• Dip prepared prawns individually into the egg mixture to coat well.
• Drop each prawn into the flour mixture and shake to coat well.
• Dip the prawns again in the egg mixture, turn to coat well.
• Drop each prawn into the Panko crumb mixture and shake until well coated.
• Place coated prawns on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 2 hours to chill.
• In a medium size saucepan, or a deep frying pan, or a WOK, add oil and heat to 350°F.
• Carefully drop the prawns two at a time into the hot oil and deep fry for about 1 1/2 minutes, turn over and continue to fry for an additional 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, and the prawns are a light golden brown. (Do not overcook prawns.).
• Serve immediately with lemon wedges and tartar sauce or a sauce of your choice.
• Also, see Chicken Strips with Sweet and Sour Sauce for the sauce, recipe #19266.

UNCLE BILL'S DEEP FRIED TILAPIA FISH

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper; set aside.
• Rinse fish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
• Cut fish into 1 inch wide by about 4 inches long pieces; set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.
• Add beer and beaten egg and whisk until well blended and the batter is light, smooth and quite thin (like whipping cream).
• In a medium size saucepan or a frying pan, heat oil to 350°F.
• Dredge fish pieces in the flour mixture.
• Drop the floured fish pieces into the batter to coat, then lift out with tongs and let the excess batter drip off.
• Drop the battered fish into the hot oil and cook for about 1 minute, turn over and cook for an additional 1 minute or until light golden brown.
• Do not overcook.
• Remove from oil onto paper towels to absorb any excess cooking oil.
• Serve immediately with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

JUMBO PRAWNS (SHRIMP) WITH MUSHROOMS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat the oil and butter in a heavy saute pan.
• Add the jumbo shrimp, which have been peeled, deveined, and split partly through the back.
• Stir gently 2 - 5 minutes.
• Add the chopped green onions, the mushrooms, salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook until the prawns have changed color, and add the dry white wine.
• Cook 3 minutes and serve in a hot chafing dish.

HONEYED PRAWNS (SHRIMP)-

Steps:

• Peel the prawns leaving the tails intact.
• Heat the oil in a wok or heavy based pan. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.
• Stir-fry the prawns until pink, cooking in two batches.Return all of the prawns to the pan and stir in the honey and the soy or tamari sauce.
• Serve on a bed of boiled rice and sprinkle with sliced shallots or chopped coriander and sesame seeds.