Chile-Fried Shrimp

8 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons pure chile powder (like ancho or New Mexico, to taste)
  • cayenne, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons cornmeal
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup corn oil
  • 1 1/2 - 2 lbs shrimp, preferably large, peeled
  • chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • limes or lemon wedge

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine the chile powder, cayenne, cornmeal, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  2. 2
    Put the oil in a large skillet over med/high heat.
  3. 3
    Toss the shrimp in the spice mixture to coat.
  4. 4
    When the oil in hot(a pinch of cornmeal will sizzle), toss in about half the shrimp or whatever number will fit in one layer.
  5. 5
    Turn the heat to high and cook until brown on one side.
  6. 6
    Then turn and brown the other side, adjusting the heat so the shrimp brown without burning, 4-5 minutes total.
  7. 7
    Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
  8. 8
    Garnish and serve with the lime or lemon.

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