Shrimp Basket Recipe
Deep fried till golden and served with cocktail sauce
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Ingredients
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Shrimp
Cocktail Sauce
Method
Prepare the Shrimp
- 1
Clean the Shrimp
Rinse the peeled and deveined shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- 3
- 4
Mix Batter
Gradually add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
Fry the Shrimp
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Coat the Shrimp
Dip each shrimp into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 7
Fry the Shrimp
Carefully place the coated shrimp into the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Fry for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- 8
Drain Excess Oil
Using a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from the oil and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Make the Cocktail Sauce
- 9
Mix Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until well blended.
- 10
Season to Taste
Add salt and black pepper to the cocktail sauce to taste.
Serve
- 11
Plate the Shrimp
Arrange the fried shrimp on a serving platter.
- 12
Serve with Sauce
Serve the shrimp hot with the cocktail sauce on the side for dipping.