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Deep Fried Shrimp

Deep Fried Shrimp

with Spicy Pineapple Salsa
40 min., ready in 1 hr
Time:
197
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
77 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
½ small Pineapple (12-13 oz)
1 bunch scallions
1 green chili pepper
½ bunch cilantro
1 Lime
1 Tbsp cane sugar
salt
peppers
16 shrimp (with shell)
½ cup
2 eggs
3 tsps Curry powder
3 ozs Pastry flour
refined vegetable oil (for frying)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Limesaltegg
Preparation
1.
Deep Fried Shrimp preparation step 1

Cut pineapple into quarters and cut out the core. Cut flesh into small cubes.

2.
Deep Fried Shrimp preparation step 2

Clean, wash and cut green onions diagonally into thin rings. Wash chile pepper, cut in half lengthwise, scrape out seeds and finely chop.

3.
Deep Fried Shrimp preparation step 3

Wash cilantro and shake dry; pluck leaves. Putting some aside, finely chop the rest. Squeeze the lime reserving the juice.

4.
Deep Fried Shrimp preparation step 4

Combine pineapple, onions, chile and chopped cilantro in a bowl. Mix in sugar, salt, pepper and 3 tablespoons lime juice; let stand for 30 minutes.

5.
Deep Fried Shrimp preparation step 5

Meanwhile remove tails and shells from shrimp and de-vein. Wash shrimp and pat dry with paper towels.

6.
Deep Fried Shrimp preparation step 6

In a bowl, mix milk, eggs, curry, and 2 1/2 ounces flour. Mix into a thin batter. Put aside remaining flour in a deep plate.

7.
Deep Fried Shrimp preparation step 7

Heat oil in a large pot to 350° F; the temperature is correct when small bubbles appear at one end of wooden spoon handle. Roll shrimp in flour, pull through the dough, immediately place into the hot oil and fry until golden brown (about 3 minutes).

8.
Deep Fried Shrimp preparation step 8

Drain fried shrimp on paper towels. Garnish with remaining cilantro and serve with pineapple salsa.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie197 cal.(9 %)
Protein16 g(16 %)
Fat7 g(6 %)
Carbohydrates15 g(10 %)
Sugar added2 g(8 %)
Roughage1.5 g(5 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

Whether as party finger food, an appetizer, or a small snack, the shrimp provides a large portion of iodine, which helps the thyroid gland produce hormones for a well-functioning energy balance.

 

Even smarter

Even smarter

Only use refined vegetable oil for frying. It has a higher smoke point than cold-pressed oil and can be heated up to 400 °F without any adverse effects on health.

 

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