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Nilasing na Hipon

Crispy Fried Drunken Shrimp are the ultimate appetizer! Marinated in liquor, floured, and deep-fried to golden perfection, these nilasing na hipon are crunchy, tasty, and seriously addictive.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 276 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Filipino

Ingredients

  • 1 pound small shrimp, head-on (51/60 count)
  • ½ cup Gin or Rum
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ¾ cup flour
  • ¼ cup corn starch
  • canola oil

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. With scissors, trim off tendrils of shrimp. Wash and drain well.
  2. In a bowl, combine shrimp, gin, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and ½ teaspoon of the pepper. Marinate for about 30 minutes. Drain well and discard liquid.
  3. In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Dredge shrimp in the mixture until fully coated.
  4. In a wide pan over medium heat, heat about 2 inches of oil. Add shrimp individually and deep-fry until golden and crisp.
  5. With a slotted spoon, remove from oil and drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Serve immediately with spicy vinegar, if desired.

Notes

  • Marinate for no more than an hour as the shrimp will begin to cook off in the alcohol. Drain well and pat dry.
  • To make coating easier and quicker, place the shrimp and the seasoned flour in a resealable plastic bag. Seal the bag and shake it until the shrimp are evenly and fully coated.

Nutrition Information

Calories 276kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 286mg (95%) Sodium 2045mg (85%) Potassium 128mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin C 5.6mg (6%) Calcium 173mg (17%) Iron 3.6mg (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276

% Daily Value*

Calories 276kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 286mg 95%
Sodium 2045mg 85%
Potassium 128mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 6%
Calcium 173mg 17%
Iron 3.6mg 20%

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