Battered Shrimp Recipe
Hand-battered jumbo shrimp with our house-made cocktail sauce.
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Ingredients
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Shrimp
Batter
Cocktail Sauce
Cooking Oil
Method
Prepare the Shrimp
- 1
Make the Batter
- 2
Mix the Batter Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cold water and egg. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth and well combined.
Prepare the Cocktail Sauce
- 3
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and salt. Adjust the salt to taste and set the cocktail sauce aside.
Fry the Shrimp
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Batter and Fry the Shrimp
Dip each marinated shrimp into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off. Carefully place the battered shrimp into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried shrimp from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot with the house-made cocktail sauce.