CRISPY FRIED SHRIMP WITH GREEN HERB SAUCE

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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt
1/2 cup strong Belgian-style golden ale, such as Duvel
1 large egg, separated
2 tablespoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 quart plus 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
24 large shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails left on
Green Herb Sauce

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium bowl, mix the flour with the sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients; stir in the ale, egg yolk, ginger and the 1 tablespoon of oil. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Let the batter stand at room temperature for 20 minutes. 2. Meanwhile, in a large, heavy saucepan, heat the 1 quart of oil to 360°. In a small bowl, whisk the egg white with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg white into the batter. Dip the shrimp into the batter, one at a time, letting any excess batter drip back into the bowl. Fry the shrimp in batches over moderate heat until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to paper towels to drain. Serve hot with the Green Herb Sauce (below). Green Herb Sauce - ingredients * 3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley * 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice * 3 tablespoons water * 2 tablespoons vegetable oil * 1 1/2 tablespoons minced shallots * 1 1/2 tablespoons minced chives * 1 teaspoon thyme leaves * 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper * Salt In a small bowl, mix the parsley with the lemon juice, water, oil, shallots, chives, thyme and cayenne. Season with salt.

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