Ingredients

• 2 lbs. raw, pre-cleaned shrimp (or frozen if you can’t find raw; thaw them first if using)

• 2 cups pastry flour or all-purpose flour

• 1/2 cup corn starch

• 1 tsp. red chili

• 1 tsp. salt

• 1 tsp. fresh ground pepper

• 1 qt. peanut oil or light olive oil (not extra virgin or virgin olive oil; for frying, you want to use light olive oil that’s more golden in color due to its higher smoke point)

How to Prepare

1. Add 1 qt. of peanut or light olive oil to a dutch oven and heat to 350 degrees.

2. In a large bowl, add 2 cups flour, 1/2 cup corn starch, 1 tsp. red chili, 1 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. fresh ground pepper. Mix together.

3. Line a plate with a few layers of paper towel.

4. Drop the shrimp one by one into the flour mixture and lightly cover on all sides. Set aside on a plate.

5. Drop each shrimp carefully into your heated oil and fry for 3-5 minutes until lightly golden. Using a spider strainer or a slotted spoon, remove the shrimp from the oil and set on the plate lined with paper towels.

6. Spread the shrimp out into one layer and sprinkle with salt.