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Crispy Shrimp Adobo Recipe

Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Others

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. shrimp with head intact
  • 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry or rum
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cooking oil
  • 5 pieces dried bay leaves
  • 1/2 tablespoon whole peppercorn

Instructions

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  1. Combine vinegar, rum, minced garlic, and soy sauce, and ground black pepper in a large bowl. Mix well.
  2. Combine AP flour and cornstarch. Mix well and then set aside.
  3. Put the shrimp in the same bowl. Marinade for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Heat the cooking oil in a deep cooking pot.
  5. Add the dried bay leaves and whole peppercorn in the hot oil.
  6. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and then dredge in the flour and cornstarch mixture.
  7. Deep fry the shrimp for about 5 to 7 minutes or until the texture becomes crisp.
  8. Arrange in a serving plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  9. Serve with adobo dipping sauce (which is 2 parts vinegar and 1 part soy sauce with whole peppercorn and minced garlic). Share and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 4g

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 4g

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