Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail Recipe
crispy battered shrimp, spicy lobster butter sauce
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Ingredients
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For the Jumbo Shrimp
For the Spicy Lobster Butter Sauce
Method
For the Jumbo Shrimp
Prepare the batter
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
Make the batter
Gradually whisk in the cold water until the batter is smooth and of a thick consistency.
Heat the oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Fry the shrimp
Dip each shrimp into the batter, allowing excess to drip off. Carefully place the battered shrimp into the hot oil and fry in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
For the Spicy Lobster Butter Sauce
Melt the butter
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
Add lobster and seasonings
Stir in the chopped lobster tails and red pepper flakes. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, mixing well.
Finish the sauce
Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, chopped chives, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.