Knafeh Shrimp Recipe
knafeh wrapped fried shrimp, tahini tajen, chili oil
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Ingredients
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Shrimp
Tahini Tahini
Chili Oil
Method
Prepare the Shrimp
- 1
Season the Shrimp
In a bowl, combine the shrimp with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
- 2
Wrap the Shrimp
Take a piece of knafeh dough and wrap it around each shrimp tightly. Repeat until all shrimp are wrapped.
- 3
Coat the Shrimp
In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour and eggs. Dip each wrapped shrimp into the flour mixture to coat evenly.
Fry the Shrimp
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 5
Fry the Shrimp
Fry the wrapped shrimp in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Prepare Tahini Sauce
- 6
Make Chili Oil
- 7
Infuse the Oil
In a small saucepan, heat the vegetable oil over low heat. Add the dried red chili flakes and simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
