Crunchy Fried Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 lbs peeled jumbo shrimp
crisco shortening , melted in deep fryer (till full by manufacturer standards)
2/3 cup flour
1 1/3 cups cornstarch
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
6 egg whites
2/3 cup water
4 tbsp vegetable oil
corn flake crumbs

Directions:

In a medium bowl, stir flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, egg whites, water and oil together with a whisk.
Pour out a liberal amount of cornflake crumbs on a dinner plate.
Roll each shrimp well into batter mixture and quickly roll in cornflake crumbs.
Deep fry shrimp about 7 at a time till golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve with cocktail and/or tartar sauce.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	581.32 Kcal (2434 kJ)
Calories from fat	278.26 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.92g	48%
Cholesterol	65.76mg	22%
Sodium	1764.29mg	74%
Potassium	190.11mg	4%
Total Carbs	63.99g	21%
Sugars	0.25g	1%
Dietary Fiber	2.74g	11%
Protein	13.38g	27%
Iron	2mg	11%
Calcium	87.7mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	281.43 Kcal (1178 kJ)
Calories from fat	134.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.97g	48%
Cholesterol	31.84mg	22%
Sodium	854.15mg	74%
Potassium	92.04mg	4%
Total Carbs	30.98g	21%
Sugars	0.12g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.33g	11%
Protein	6.48g	27%
Iron	0.9mg	11%
Calcium	42.5mg	9%

* 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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salty
savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

13.7

Points
16

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
sugar free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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