Batter-Fried Shrimp

Name: Batter-Fried Shrimp
Ingredients: 1 lb. large shrimp, U 16-20 size; 3 eggs; 1/2 -tsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 Tbs. parsley, minced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 pinch saffron; 1/4 -tsp. baking soda; 1/2 -tsp. Gray salt; 1 cup all-purpose flour; pinch of freshly-ground black pepper

10 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. large shrimp, U 16-20 size
3 eggs
1/2 -tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbs. parsley, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pinch saffron
1/4 -tsp. baking soda
1/2 -tsp. Gray salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
pinch of freshly-ground black pepper

Directions

1

Peel and de-vein the shrimp.
2

Rinse under cold water and pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
3

Beat the eggs with 3 tablespoons of water and the olive oil.
4

Add the parsley, garlic saffron, baking soda and salt.
5

Stir in the flour to make a smooth batter and allow to rest for 1 hour, unrefrigerated.
6

In a deep pan heat olive oil to 350 degrees F. Dip shrimp into batter, allowing any excess to drip off.
7

Fry until golden brown and slightly puffed.