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Ingredients
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Frying
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Seafood
Rinse the shrimp, calamari, and fish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and cold water, then combine with the dry ingredients to form a batter.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep pot or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Fry the Seafood
Dip each piece of seafood into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, and carefully place them in the hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes for shrimp and calamari, and 4-5 minutes for fish fillets.
- 5
Drain and Serve
Remove the fried seafood from the oil using a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with lemon wedges and your choice of dipping sauce.