Tangy Fried Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1500 gShrimp
• 200 gFlour
• 120 mlLemon juice
• 120 gOil
• 45 gSalt
• 22.5 gPepper
• 15 gCayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare

   • Rinse shrimp if needed and pat dry.
   • Put flour in a shallow dish and lemon juice in a second dish.
   • Coat shrimp in flour, dip briefly in lemon juice, then coat in flour again. Set aside.
2. 2

   Fry

   • Heat enough neutral oil (e.g. sunflower or canola) to about 190 °C in a large pot or fryer. (Use about 3 L for frying; roughly 120 g will be absorbed by the shrimp.)
   • Fry shrimp in batches (about 6 at a time) for 2 minutes or until deep golden and cooked through.
   • Drain on a rack and repeat with remaining shrimp.
3. 3

   Season and serve

   • Arrange all fried shrimp on a platter.
   • Sprinkle evenly with salt, freshly ground black pepper and cayenne pepper.
   • Serve immediately with lemon wedges and a green salad.