Sulawesian-Style Crispy Shrimp Recipe

Name: Sulawesian-Style Crispy Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs jumbo ocean-caught shrimp; 2 tablespoons kosher salt; 3 egg whites; 1 cup cornstarch; 4 cups peanut oil; 2 tablespoons oil, reserved from the 4 cups; 12 scallions, cut in 2-inch lengths; 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 2 tablespoons sugar; 5 dried red chilies; Roadside Dipping Sauce; 1/2 cup shallot, thinly shaved; 1/4 cup serrano pepper, thinly sliced; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup chicken stock; 3 tablespoons chinese rice wine or 3 tablespoons sake; 3 tablespoons sugar (to taste); 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

2 lbs jumbo ocean-caught shrimp
2 tablespoons kosher salt
3 egg whites
1 cup cornstarch
4 cups peanut oil
2 tablespoons oil, reserved from the 4 cups
12 scallions, cut in 2-inch lengths
1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons sugar
5 dried red chilies
Roadside Dipping Sauce
1/2 cup shallot, thinly shaved
1/4 cup serrano pepper, thinly sliced
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons chinese rice wine or 3 tablespoons sake
3 tablespoons sugar (to taste)
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

1
Butterfly and devein the shrimp, leaving tail and shell attached. Toss with kosher salt and let sit for 15 minutes refrigerated. Press gently in a dry towel to remove moisture.
2
Mix dipping sauce ingredients together and set aside.
3
Heat peanut oil to 375 degrees F over high heat in a large wok. Dip shrimp in egg whites, then dredge in cornstarch. Shake shrimp free of cornstarch and fry till crispy in several batches.
4
Carefully top off the oil, leaving 2 tbsp behind, and increase the heat to high under the wok. When the oil starts smoking, add the scallions and chilies; toss quickly; then add shrimp.
5
Toss to coat, adding the sea salt, pepper and sugar as you rotate the food across the wok surface. Toss and serve with dipping sauce.

2149

kcal

Calories

134

Fat

123

Carbs

138

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs jumbo ocean-caught shrimp, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 3 egg whites, 1 cup cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Sulawesian-Style Crispy Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sulawesian-Style Crispy Shrimp

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