5 from 32 votes
Soft Fried Shrimp
Soft Fried Shrimp are coated in a slightly runny batter of egg and cornstarch before frying until golden. The coating creates a thin, crispy layer that protects the shrimp's tender texture inside. This technique ensures a delicate crispness rather than a heavy or thick batter, making the shrimp light and flavorful.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
380 kcal
Course:
Snacks
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 200 g Shrimp
- 1/3 cup corn starch 3 tbsp
- 1 egg around 50g, small
- pinch salt
- 1/4 tsp. white pepper
- cooking oil for frying
- salt for garnishing
- black pepper
Instructions
- taste inside.
- In a small bowl, crack a small egg (around 50g), then add the cornstarch in. Mix well and set aside for 10 minutes. It is very important to keep a ratio for the egg liquid and cornstarch. I have shown the texture in the picture, the batter should be slightly running but can form a thin lay on the shrimp. If you feel the batter is too thin, slightly add more cornstarch for adjusting. To prevent drying the batter, add only a small batch each time (recommend 1 teaspoon each time)
- Place the shrimp in and mix well.
- Heat around 1 and 1/2 cup of oil in a small pot until really hot, over 150 degree C. Then fry the shrimps by three batches until golden brown.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
380kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Cholesterol
252mg
(84%)
Sodium
782mg
(33%)
Potassium
80mg
(2%)
Vitamin C
4.1mg
(5%)
Calcium
145mg
(15%)
Iron
2.4mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Cholesterol | 252mg | 84% |
| Sodium | 782mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 2.4mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.