Chinese-Style Crispy Shrimp Recipe

I love fried shrimp, and it's even more fun to eat when you make it at home.

• Meal Type: Appetizer
• Ethnicity: Chinese
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: 30-45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh or frozen raw shrimp
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon dry white wine
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 3 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Red Sweet and Sour Sauce

Directions

1. Remove shells from shrimp, leaving tails intact. If shrimp are frozen do not thaw; peel under running cold water. Make a shallow cut lengthwise down back of each shrimp and devein. Slit shrimp lengthwise down back almost in half.
2. Mix egg, the 1 tablespoon cornstarch, the wine, soy sauce and the 1/4 teaspoon salt in glass bowl; stir in shrimp. Cover and refrigerate 10 minutes. Heat oil (1 1/2-inches) in 3 quart saucepan to 375 degrees F.
3. Mix flour, water, the 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 tablespoon oil, baking soda and the 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir shrimp into batter until coated. Fry 5 or 6 shrimp at a time, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes; drain. Serve hot with Red Sweet and Sour Sauce.
4. Makes about 20 appetizers.
5. Red Sweet and Sour Sauce
   1/2 cup red wine vinegar
   1/2 cup catsup
   1/3 cup granulated sugar
   1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
6. Mix all ingredients.