Crispy Benne Seed Shrimp with Sweet Mustard and Hot Chile Garlic Sauces Recipe

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Crispy Benne Seed Shrimp with Sweet Mustard and Hot Chile Garlic Sauces
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Directions:

  1. Preheat the frying oil to 360 degrees F.
  2. Place shrimp on paper towels and refrigerate. They must be free of moisture to hold the batter.
  3. Mix together ingredients for the Mustard Sauce and set aside.
  4. Mix together ingredients for the Hot Chile Garlic Sauce and set aside.
  5. For the batter: In a large stainless or glass mixing bowl, mix the cornstarch and flour together. Add the soda water gradually, until a forms smooth thick batter the consistency of pancake batter. Add seeds and herbs. Keep the batter cold and use immediately.
  6. Grab the shrimp 3 or 4 at a time by the tail and dip into the batter. Shake off excess and place in the hot oil. While the shrimp are frying, lay out the plates and drizzle the 2 sauces around using a coffee spoon. Remove the shrimp from the hot oil and place on absorbent paper. Season with sea salt.
  7. Stack the shrimp, 5 on a plate and garnish with the scallions and fried cilantro leaves. Serve immediately and enjoy!
  8. Note: Always get more shrimp as you can easily eat more that 5 of these!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1261.91 Kcal (5283 kJ)
Calories from fat 335.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 37.27g 57%
Cholesterol 49.3mg 16%
Sodium 8284.43mg 345%
Potassium 431.59mg 9%
Total Carbs 216.92g 72%
Sugars 87.51g 350%
Dietary Fiber 11.37g 45%
Protein 19.07g 38%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 11%
Iron 7.9mg 44%
Calcium 377.7mg 38%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 217.58 Kcal (911 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.43g 57%
Cholesterol 8.5mg 16%
Sodium 1428.42mg 345%
Potassium 74.42mg 9%
Total Carbs 37.4g 72%
Sugars 15.09g 350%
Dietary Fiber 1.96g 45%
Protein 3.29g 38%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 11%
Iron 1.4mg 44%
Calcium 65.1mg 38%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 27.5
    Points
  • 34
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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