Deep Fried Shrimp

Ingredients

• Serving Size - serves 4
• 3 cups large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 Tablespoon parsley, minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• pinch of freshly-ground black pepper
• oil for deep frying
• 1 cup seafood sauce, for dipping

Directions

1. Peel and de-vein the shrimp and then rinse them under cold water. Pat dry using paper towel. Set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs.
3. Add the olive oil and 3 tablespoons of cold water.
4. Add the parsley, garlic, baking soda and salt.
5. Stir in the flour and mix until well blended and smooth.
6. Let the batter rest, unrefrigerated, for 1 hour.
7. Heat olive oil to 350ºFin a deep sturdy pan.
8. Working carefully, dip shrimp into batter, allowing the excess batter to dip off, and gently drop the shrimp into the hot oil.
9. Fry until golden brown and slightly puffed, about 2-4 minutes.
10. Continue in batches until you have used all the shrimp.