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Sweet and Spicy Shrimp
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Sweet and Spicy Shrimp

12 ingredients 4 steps wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

831
Calories
40g
Protein
15g
Fat
135g
Carbs

Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Peanut Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Shrimp 100g cooked 99
Honey 1 tbsp (21g) 64
Orange 1 medium (131g) 62
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp (15ml) 9
Sriracha 1 tsp (5g) 5
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Sauce not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound shrimp , shelled
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • Freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ cup frozen orange juice concentrate
  • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 2 ½ quarts peanut oil

Directions

1

Dredge shrimp into flour then dip into cornmeal. Set aside 2–3 minutes.

2

Meanwhile, heat oil in a deep-fryer or a pot to 375°F. Add shrimp and fry until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack .

3

Meanwhile, heat remaining ingredients in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until boiling . Add shrimp and toss to coat.

4

Serve immediately.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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