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Bowl of Chinese fried shrimps with a side of sweet and sour sauce.
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Chinese Fried Shrimps

Chinese Fried Shrimps are deep-fried in a airy and light batter, which gives them a crispy, yet soft texture. This dish is a childhood favorite and is the perfect appetizer to dip in sweet and sour sauce.
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword chinese, fried shrimp
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 269kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimps unpeeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup flour for batter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • pinch white pepper
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/3 cup flour for coating shrimps
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • On a paper towel, let the unpeeled and deveined shrimps dry completely.
  • In a large bowl, whisk your large egg. Add 1/2 cup flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, white pepper and water. Whisky together until combined. Let rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • On a large plate, put 1/3 cup of flour. Coat all your shrimps, this will help the batter stick.
  • In a medium saucepan, heat 1 1/2 inch of oil on medium high. Put in a chopstick and if little bubbles start forming around it, the oil is ready for frying.
  • Dip one shrimp at a time in the batter, and carefully drop in the oil. Let fry for 2-3 minutes, turn them around and let fry for another 2 minutes. Do not overcrowd shrimps in the saucepan or they will start sticking together.
  • After frying, let the shrimps rest on a cooling rack for 1-2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 229mg | Sodium: 628mg | Potassium: 384mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 211mg | Iron: 3mg