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Shrimp Fritti with Italian Dipping Sauce
Fried shrimp and dipping sauce are a sure crowd pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb shrimp
- 2 Tbs flour
- 2 Tbs cornstarch
- 2 Tbs seasoned dry breadcrumbs
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasonings
- Water
- Dipping Sauce2 Tbs olive oil
- 1 tsp anchovy paste
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 6 medium Italian tomatoes, peeled, seeded & chopped
- 2 tsp capers
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 Tbs soft butter or margarine
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tbs basil or parsley, chopped
- cooking oil (to fry shrimp)
- dry red pepper flakes, optional
Directions
- Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tail on. Set aside. Combine flour, cornstarch, breadcrumbs, pepper and Italian seasonings. Dip shrimp in water and then in seasoned flour mixture; set aside.
- Dipping SauceCombine olive oil, anchovy paste and garlic in a skillet; cook and stir over medium heat for about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, capers, lemon juice and wine; bring to a boil and simmer until tomatoes are cooked and mixture thickens. Pure in blender or food processor. Stir in butter and season to taste. Add parsley, if desired.
- To Cook ShrimpHeat oil to 365 F in a deep fryer or deep skillet. Drop a few coated shrimp into hot oil and fry until done and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if desired. Serve with dipping sauce.
Recipe courtesy of the National Fisheries Institute
Nutrition Facts
Calories 247
Calories from Fat 125 (51%)
(22%)Total Fat 14g
(24%)Saturated Fat 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
(35%)Cholesterol 106mg
(12%)Sodium 277mg
(10%)Potassium 366mg
Total Carbohydrate 14g
(7%)Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 3g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(27%)Protein 14g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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