Crispy Fried Shrimp
These Crispy Fried Shrimp need to be your end of summer appetizer. Lightly spiced shrimp shallow fried to crispy perfection and served with a cool and refreshing mint dip.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 258kcal
Ingredients
- 24 large shrimp peeled, cleaned and de veined
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs fine
- 1/2 Teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 Teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
For The Dip
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons fresh mint minced, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Mix the bread crumbs with the cumin, coriander, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Whisk the egg in a medium bowl. Next, take a shrimp and coat it in the egg mixture and then roll it in the bread crumb mixture making sure it is completely coated. Place on a plate and continue this process until you have coated all of the shrimp.
- In a medium skillet set over medium high heat add the vegetable oil and bring up to temperature. It should be hot enough after about 2 minutes. Check it by dipping one shrimp in the hot oil. If it sizzles, then it is ready. If not, give it another minute or so.
- Cook shrimp in batches ensuring that they all have space and are not on top of each other. Cook each side for a couple of minutes or until crispy and golden colour. Remove from pan and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
- Serve with Minted Yogurt Dip.
The Dip
- Combine the yogurt, fresh mint and lemon juice. Whisk to combine and it's done.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
Crispy Fried Shrimp
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 258
Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat 16g25%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 134mg45%
Sodium 413mg18%
Potassium 151mg4%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 16g32%
Vitamin A 66IU1%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 143mg14%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.