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Crunchy Almond Shrimp

Asian-inspiredSeafoodEasy20 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 lb medium shrimp (31-40 count), peeled, deveined, and butterflied
  • 2 large eggs large eggs
  • 0.3 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 clove garlic, minced (or ½ tsp garlic powder)
  • 0.5 tsp ground ginger
  • 0.3 tsp hot pepper sauce
  • 1 cup blanched almonds, finely crushed
  • 2 cup cooking oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, flour, garlic, ginger, and hot pepper sauce until smooth.

  2. 2

    Peel, devein, and butterfly the shrimp. Pat them dry.

  3. 3

    Dip each shrimp in the batter to coat well, then place on a sheet of wax paper.

  4. 4

    Spread the crushed almonds on a plate. Roll each battered shrimp in the almonds, pressing lightly to adhere.

  5. 5

    Heat the cooking oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F.

  6. 6

    Fry the shrimp in batches until golden, about 2–3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

  7. 7

    Serve hot or at room temperature with your favorite dipping sauce.

Tags

asian-inspiredamerican