Spicy Curried Fried Shrimp
While we normally fry at 375°, this recipe requires a lower temperature to keep the shrimp from overbrowning.
Yield: Makes 4 servings
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Recipe Time
Prep Time:
Chill:
3 Hours
Stand:
30 Minutes
Fry:
1 Hour, 5 Minutes
Ingredients
- 2 pounds peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
- Spicy Yogurt Marinade
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose baking mix
- 1/3 cup sesame seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
- Canola oil
- Minted Mango Dipping Sauce
Preparation
- 1. Place shrimp in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish; pour Spicy Yogurt Marinade over shrimp, turning to coat. Cover and chill at least 3 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
- 2. Remove shrimp from marinade, and place on a wire rack on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet; let stand 10 minutes.
- 3. Stir together baking mix and next 3 ingredients in a large bowl; toss shrimp in mixture until coated, shaking off excess. Repeat coating process. Return shrimp to rack; let stand 15 minutes.
- 4. Pour oil to a depth of 1 inch in a large, heavy skillet; heat to 350°. (Temperature will reduce as shrimp are added. For best results, keep temperature between 300° and 325°.) Fry shrimp, in batches, at 350° for 3 minutes or until golden; drain on paper towels. Serve with Minted Mango Dipping Sauce.
Spicy Curried Fried Shrimp Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Appetizers, Hors d'Oeuvres, Main Dishes
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining
- CUISINE: American, Indian
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Shellfish
- COOKING METHOD: Fry
- OCCASION: Autumn, Summer
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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