Deep Fried Shrimp with Vegetables, Uncle Bill’s Version of “

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 1
Deep Fried Shrimp with Vegetables, Uncle Bill's Version of
in Seafood

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

20 medium shrimp , peeled and deveined ( leave tails on )
1/2 cup celery , cut into small pieces
1/2 cup cucumber , peeled , cored and cut into small chunks
1/2 cup carrot , peeled and sliced
1/2 cup green pepper , seeded and cut into small chunks
1/2 cup sweet red pepper , seeded and cut into small chunks
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch black pepper
1 pinch salt
3/4 cup cold water
1 large egg , beaten
2 cups olive oil or 2 cups peanut oil ( for deep frying )
1/2 cup cold water
1 tablespoon white vinegar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
3 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons tapioca starch or 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
399
Sugar
7g
Fat
20g
Uncle Bill's version of deep-fried shrimp with vegetables is a twist on a traditional shrimp stir fry recipe. It's a classic Chinese dish and is typically served with rice or noodles and often part of a multi-course meal. The dish is visually appealing and perfect for serving at dinner parties or special occasions. This recipe is straightforward to follow and can be made in less than an hour. You can change or add more vegetables to your liking and make the recipe your own. Enjoy!

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, black pepper and salt.
2.Add cold water and egg into the dry mixture and beat until mixture is well combined.
3.Add peeled and deveined shrimps into the batter and mix.
4.Heat olive or peanut oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
5.Dip the battered shrimps in hot oil and fry until golden brown.
6.Drain deep-fried shrimps with a paper towel and place on a plate.
7.In a separate bowl, mix cold water, white vinegar, granulated sugar, ketchup, dark soy sauce, and tapioca starch.
8.Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat and pour the mixture into the pan.
9.Add celery, cucumber, carrot, green pepper, and sweet red pepper and cook until the sauce thickens.
10.Serve the deep-fried shrimps on a plate and pour the cooked vegetable sauce on top.

PROS

This deep-fried shrimp with vegetables recipe is super easy to make and is crowd-pleasing.

Good source of protein, vitamin C, and fiber.

CONS

Deep frying shrimp high in calories and fat.

Eating deep-fried food regularly can cause serious health issues such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease.

Can be difficult to control oil temperature when deep frying and can become a fire hazard if oil spills.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The shrimp is low in calories and high in protein, which helps build and repair tissues and make enzymes and hormones. It also contains a good amount of vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids which may improve the health of your bones and teeth. The vegetables are an excellent source of vitamin C, which has been linked to reducing inflammation and improving heart and skin health.

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