Seafood in Batter
Description
Suitable both for holidays and everyday meals. Surprisingly crispy, juicy, and very appetizing homemade battered seafood is an excellent appetizer option. In this case, only shrimp are used; however, squid or mussels, for example, would also work perfectly. Serve the appetizer at the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Here is the set of ingredients needed to prepare the dish. It's best to use large shrimp, as they are easier to work with.
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Step 2
2. Bring water to a boil in a pot and add the shrimp. Salt to taste if desired, and add a bay leaf or peppercorns, for example. Cook for a couple of minutes, then drain the water.
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Step 3
3. Cool the shrimp and peel them carefully. To make battered seafood look beautiful at home, try to leave the tails on.
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Step 4
4. Sift the flour with the starch into a deep bowl. Add the salt and mix everything thoroughly thoroughly.
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Step 5
5. Pour in cold water in a thin stream and mix. Leave the dough for 15–20 minutes in a cold place.
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Step 6
6. Add baking soda (baking powder can be used instead in the seafood batter recipe).
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Step 7
7. Coat the shrimp in a small amount of flour, then carefully dip them into the batter. The oil should be well heated by this time.
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Step 8
8. Place the shrimp in the oil and fry over medium heat until golden brown.
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Step 9
9. Prepare a paper towel and place the shrimp on it. And that's the whole simple recipe for seafood in batter. Tasty and quick.