Large Shrimp dredge in season flour before frying, it adds
an extra dimension of crispiness and flavor.
My recipe today is Game Day Fire
Cracker Shrimp. Restaurant inspired recipe " Bang Bang
Shrimp". Crispy fried shrimp toss
in spicy sauce and served as a appetizer.
Just-A-Pinch Blue Ribbon Winning Recipe.
Ingredients
· 1 1/2 pounds of Large Tiger Shrimp peeled and deveined
Season Flour
·
1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
·
1/2 cup Cornstarch
·
1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
·
1 tbsp Garlic Powder
·
1 tsp Cumin
·
1 tsp Cayenne pepper
Other
Ingredients
·
1/2 cup Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
·
1/4 cup Chopped Scallions
·
salt to taste
·
Coconut Oil for pan frying ( or you can use
vegetable oil) (see note )
Note: Coconut oil has been described by nutritionist as,
" The Healthiest oil on earth".
I use "Pure, Unrefined, Cold Pressed" coconut oil. You may buy on-line or in your local health
food store. It adds a lighter taste for fried foods and I love cooking with it.
Step 1
Preheat oil for frying between 350 - 360 ° F. While oil is
heating, in a large Ziploc bag, add flour, cornstarch, Old Bay, garlic powder,
cumin, and cayenne pepper. Place shrimp in bag and toss until shrimp is
completely covered in season flour, then remove shrimp and shake off excess season
flour and place on a plate to give coating a chance to adhere to shrimp.
Step 2
Place shrimp in hot
oil in small batches so that you keep you oil hot. Cook batches of shrimp for
about
1 - 2 minutes or
until golden brown. Place fried shrimp on a tray with paper towels to drain and
lightly season to taste with salt.
Step 3
To Serve, first place shrimp in a large bowl and add Thai
Sweet Chili sauce to coat shrimp, then place on a serving platter and garnish
with chopped scallions and lemon or lime zest if you desire.
