Chinese Five Spice Shrimp

Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our Chinese Five Spice Shrimp Recipe! This dish is a delightful fusion of aromatic spices and succulent shrimp, creating a perfect harmony of flavors.

Course Fish & Seafood Recipes

Cuisine Chinese

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings -4

Calories 365kcal

Author Michelle Ordever

Equipment

Ingredients

1 egg beaten
100 g 4oz potato flour or cornflour (cornstarch)
2 Tbsps water
600 ml 2½ cups groundnut oil (for deep frying)
12 large raw shrimp/tiger prawns shelled and deveined with tails left on
1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp ground white pepper

Instructions

Make the batter for the shrimp by mixing the beaten egg and flour with the two tablespoons of water in a bowl. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the Chinese five-spice powder, sea salt, and white pepper and set aside.
Pour the groundnut oil into a deep saucepan (or use your deep-fat fryer) and heat to 180°/350°F.
One by one, dip each shrimp into the prepared batter and lower gently into the hot oil. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the shrimp are cooked and golden. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Serve with a dipping sauce of your choice, and enjoy!

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