These shrimp will knock your socks off! The batter doesn’t overcoat the shrimp, which helps it maintain a wonderful flavor! Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined and butterflied
- 1 quart water
- 1 ½ cups cornstarch
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
- 5 cups oil for deep frying
Directions
Step 1
Preheat deep fryer or skillet with oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
In a large bowl, pour in water and mix in cornstarch and eggs.
Step 3
Dip the shrimp into the mixture allowing them to be completely coated. Then roll the shrimp in the breadcrumbs. Coat the shrimp well with the breadcrumbs. Mix up the cornstarch batter again. Dip the breadcrumbs coated shrimp back into the cornstarch batter. Roll the shrimp in the breadcrumbs for a second time. Repeat for each shrimp.
Step 4
Drop shrimp, one at a time, into the hot oil and cook shrimp until they are golden brown.
Editor’s Note
We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 795 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat35g | 45% |
Saturated Fat5g | 27% |
Cholesterol266mg | 89% |
Sodium610mg | 27% |
Total Carbohydrate84g | 31% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 10% |
Total Sugars4g | |
Protein34g | |
Vitamin C2mg | 12% |
Calcium179mg | 14% |
Iron6mg | 33% |
Potassium353mg | 8% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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