Spicy Marinated Battered Fried Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 kg medium-sized fresh shrimp
- 1 large piece ginger
- 15 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon coriander
- 1 tablespoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chopped chili
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Coating
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups flour
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
Frying
- Corn oil
Preparation
Peel the shrimp and remove the tail
In a food processor, place ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, salt, pepper, chili, lemon zest and juice, and blend until it becomes a very smooth paste
Place the shrimp in a bowl, add the marinade, and mix well to coat; if time allows, refrigerate for several hours to enhance flavor, or fry immediately
In a wide bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and turmeric
Pour eggs over the marinated shrimp and mix to coat lightly
Coat a few shrimp pieces in the flour mixture, press to adhere evenly for better crispiness
Heat oil in a deep pan, fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown, and serve hot
Tips
For a crispier coating, fry the shrimp immediately after coating to prevent the flour from becoming soggy
Refrigerating the marinated shrimp can improve flavor but is optional
