La Camaronera Fried Shrimp
These shrimp are special.
Servings 4
Calories 432kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 pounds shrimp 16-20 count or larger, peeled and deveined, tails on or off.
- vegetable oil for frying
- 3 cups ketchup
- 1 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 cup lime juice
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Butterfly the shrimp if desired.
- Heat 3" of oil to 350 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
- Whisk together the ketchup, black pepper, cumin, garlic, salt, lime juice and water in a large bowl.
- Place the flour into another large bowl.
- Working in batches, place the shrimp into the ketchup mixture and coat on all sides.
- Shake off any excess and transfer to the flour.
- Roll to coat.
- Fry the shrimp 2-3 minutes until cooked and golden brown.
- Transfer to a wire rack-lined baking sheet or paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Great served with fries and cocktail sauce!
Nutrition
Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 104g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 3384mg | Potassium: 670mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 4mg