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3-Ingredient Fried Shrimp

The juicy shrimp are wrapped in a light, crispy, and fluffy crust that is similar to tempura. So good!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 216 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs (450 g) Shrimp , peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper powder
  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup and 1 tablespoon water
  • vegetable oil for frying
Serving options (*Footnote 1)
  • Chopped cilantro for garnish
  • Lemon wedges
  • mayonnaise
  • Sriracha sauce

Instructions

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  1. Combine shrimp, Shaoxing wine, salt, and black pepper in a big bowl. Mix well and marinate for 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. Add the flour and water. Stir to mix well. The batter should be like a pancake batter, slightly runny but thick enough to coat the shrimp. Prepare a baking tray topped with a cooling rack.
  3. Heat 1/2 inch (1.5 cm) vegetable oil in large nonstick pan over medium-high heat until hot. To test the oil temperature, insert a wooden chopstick into the oil. When you see small bubbles rapidly rise around the chopstick, it’s ready for frying. Fry shrimp in 3 to 4 batches. Coat shrimp with the batter and gently place in hot oil. Cook until the bottom side turns golden brown. Flip and fry until the other side until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer the shrimp to the cooling rack.
  4. Serve hot. Squeeze with lemon juice, and serve with any preferred sauces on the side.

Notes

  • The shrimp will taste great without any sauce.
  • The shrimp will taste great without any sauce.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 216kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 17.5g (35%) Fat 8.1g (12%) Saturated Fat 1.7g (9%) Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Sodium 361mg (15%) Potassium 138mg (4%) Fiber 0.6g (2%) Sugar 0.1g (0%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 1.3mg (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 216

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 216kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 17.5g 35%
Fat 8.1g 12%
Saturated Fat 1.7g 9%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 361mg 15%
Potassium 138mg 3%
Fiber 0.6g 2%
Sugar 0.1g 0%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 1.3mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.