breaded shrimp & clam strips

2019-09-24

Yep, I cheated. I bought these in our local Peppers store to see if I would like these. Unfortunately, it's always the same problem with these store-bought batter things: all batter, very little inside. It was OK for once, but I'd rather eat shrimp instead of deep-fried batter.

The breaded clam strips came from the same source. They tasted a lost stronger, fishier than the shrimp.

INGREDIENTS

This is what you need for 2-3 servings:

1 9-oz. pck. breaded shrimp
1 9-oz. pck. coconut-breaded shrimp
sauce of your choice
I use mayo, tartare sauce or none at all

from scratch:

1 lb. jumbo shrimp,
mostly peeled,
only the last piece of the tail on

batter:

1 egg
2 cups bread crumbs
optional: shredded coconut
S&P
hot pepper spices?

Pic1: deep-frying breaded shrimp & clam strips

Directions

The batter:

Lightly beat the egg.
Mix the bread crumbs with any spices you want to add.
Dredge the shrimp through the egg, then through the bread crumbs.
Air dry.
Repeat a few times to make the breadcrumb layer thicker.
Optional: Repeat the last time with shredded coconut.

Deep-frying:

Heat the deep-fryer to 350 ºF.
Fry for 2 minutes to thaw and warm through.
Remove, drain and allow to cool.
Do it again, this time until golden brown and floating.
Drain, pat dry on paper towels.
Serve and enjoy.

2019-09-24

Pic2: breaded shrimp
Pic3: 1st pass
Pic4: 2nd pass

2019-09-24

Pic5: coconut-breaded shrimp
Pic6: all done
Pic7: breaded shrimp and clam strips

See also: Deming, NM gardens, animals and more and avemariasongs.org

See also: Deming, NM gardens, animals and more
and avemariasongs.org