Deep Fried Shrimp With Croutons Recipes

DEEP FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a medium size mixing bowl combine shrimp, salt and pepper; stir.
• Heat oil in a medium size saucepan. In another medium size mixing bowl stir together eggs, flour and baking powder. Dredge shrimp in egg mixture then fry in oil until they are golden.

FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine the cornstarch and flour in one bowl, then beat the eggs and 1/2 cup water in a second bowl. In a third bowl, combine the panko and seasoned breadcrumbs. Bread the shrimp by dipping them first in the flour mix, then the egg wash, then the breadcrumbs.
• Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat to 350 degrees F.
• Fry the shrimp in batches until golden and crispy, approximately 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt and pepper. Serve with Cocktail Sauce.
• Stir together the ketchup and horseradish in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.

CRUNCHY FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, egg whites, water and oil together with a whisk.
• Pour out a liberal amount of cornflake crumbs on a dinner plate.
• Roll each shrimp well into batter mixture and quickly roll in cornflake crumbs.
• Deep fry shrimp about 7 at a time till golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Serve with cocktail and/or tartar sauce.

DEEP-FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In deep fryer or 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil (2 to 3 inches) to 350°F.
• In shallow dish, mix flour, salt and pepper. In another shallow dish, beat eggs slightly with fork or whisk. In third shallow dish, place bread crumbs. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Coat shrimp with flour mixture; dip into eggs, then coat with bread crumbs.
• Fry 4 or 5 shrimp at a time in oil about 1 minute, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

DEEP-FRIED SHRIMP WITH CROUTONS

Steps:

• 1. Deep-fry shrimp (from the Edit Tap, click to open recipe and follow instructions) but only for 1 to 2 minutes. 2. Remove bread crusts and cut bread in 2-inch cubes (or approximately the size of the shrimp). Slice water chestnuts. 3· In one cup, combine soy sauce, sherry, salt and sugar. In another cup, blend cornstarch and cold water to a paste. 4. Reheat deep-frying oil. Add bread cubes and deep-fry until golden. Drain on paper toweling arrange on a serving platter. 5. Heat remaining oil. Add water chestnuts stir-fry a few times. Add deep-fried shrimp stir-fry 1/2 minute to reheat. 6. Add soy-sherry mixture and bring quickly to a boil. Then simmer, covered, 2 minutes. 7. Stir in cornstarch paste to thicken. Spoon mixture over bread cubes and serve at once. NOTE: Slightly stale bread is best for the croutons.The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.