Chinese-Style Crispy Shrimp With Sweet & Sour Sauce |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Another recipe to celebrate the Chinese New Year! I included the chilling time with the recipe. Some very nice and crunchy shrimp appetizers with a hot Asian sauce. Ingredients:
1 lb fresh shrimp or 1 lb frozen raw shrimp |
1 egg, slightly beaten |
1 tablespoon cornstarch |
1 teaspoon dry white wine |
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
vegetable oil |
1/2 cup all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup water |
3 tablespoons cornstarch |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup red wine vinegar |
1/2 cup catsup |
1/3 cup granulated sugar |
1/2 teaspoon red pepper sauce |
Directions:
1. RED SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE:.
2. Mix all ingredients.
3. Have ready for shrimp.
4. SHRIMP:.
5. Remove shells from shrimp, leaving tails intact.
6. If shrimp are frozen do not thaw; peel under running cold water.
7. Make a shallow cut lengthwise down back of each shrimp and devein.
8. Slit shrimp lengthwise down the back almost in half.
9. Mix eggs, the 1 tablespoon cornstarch, the wine, soy sauce and the 1/4 teaspoon salt in glass bowl; stir in shrimp.
10. Cover and refrigerate 10 minutes.
11. Heat oil(1-1/2 inches) in 3 quart saucepan to 375°F.
12. Mix flour, water, the 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon oil, baking soda and the 1/2 teaspoon salt.
13. Stir shrimp into batter until coated.
14. Fry 5 or 6 shrimp at a time, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 2-3 minutes; drain.
15. Serve hot with sauce.
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