Best Chile Fried Shrimp Recipes

CHILE-FRIED SHRIMP

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I love shrimp and these have lots of flavor. And you can adjust the spiciness to your own preference.

Provided by Midwest Maven

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons pure chile powder (like ancho or New Mexico, to taste)
cayenne, to taste
2 tablespoons cornmeal
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup corn oil
1 1/2-2 lbs shrimp, preferably large, peeled
chopped fresh cilantro leaves
limes or lemon wedge

Steps:

Combine the chile powder, cayenne, cornmeal, salt and pepper in a bowl.
Put the oil in a large skillet over med/high heat.
Toss the shrimp in the spice mixture to coat.
When the oil in hot(a pinch of cornmeal will sizzle), toss in about half the shrimp or whatever number will fit in one layer.
Turn the heat to high and cook until brown on one side.
Then turn and brown the other side, adjusting the heat so the shrimp brown without burning, 4-5 minutes total.
Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
Garnish and serve with the lime or lemon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.6, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 259.2, Sodium 292.9, Carbohydrate 6.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 35.4

STIR FRIED SHRIMP WITH GARLIC AND CHILE SAUCE

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From Cooking Light, Jan/Feb 2009. This has 3 points per 1/2 cup serving for those of you using Weight Watchers.

Provided by sandrasothere

Categories Asian

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sugar
2 teaspoons chinese rice wine or 2 teaspoons dry sherry
2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/2 cup green onion, in 1 inch slice
1/2 teaspoon dark sesame oil
fresh cilantro stem (optional)

Steps:

Whisk together the first six ingredients in a small bowl.
Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat and add canola to the pan.
Add shrimp and stir-fry for 1 minute or until shrimp begin to pinken.
Add garlic, ginger, and jalapeno; stir-fry 1 minute.
Stir in broth mixture and cook 1 minute or until shrimp are done and sauce is thickened, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat and stir in onions and sesame oil.
Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.4, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 129.6, Sodium 171.9, Carbohydrate 3.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.8, Protein 17.7

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