Shrimps Fried in Batter

Ingredients

• 1 pound raw shrimp
• 1 egg white, beaten
• Salt and pepper
• 1 egg yolk, beaten
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Deep fat for frying
• 2l/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup flour
• Minced parsley
• Quartered lemons

Method

1. 1

   Shell shrimp.

2. 2

   Mix salt, pepper, lemon juice and all but 1 teaspoon of olive oil.

3. 3

   Beat, and mix with the shrimps.

4. 4

   Marinate ½ hour; drain.

5. 5

   Make a batter with flour, egg white and yolk, 1 teaspoon olive oil, and enough tepid water to thin.

6. 6

   Run toothpicks through the shrimp in groups of four or five.

7. 7

   Dip into batter and fry in deep fat.

8. 8

   Drain on absorbent paper.

9. 9

   Sprinkle with parsley, and serve with quartered lemons.

Nutrition per serving

As published

This recipe was extracted from The European cookbook for American homes (from Italy, Spain, Portugal and France) (1936) by Brown, Cora Lovisa Brackett Mrs., page 101. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

SHRIMPS FRIED IN BATTER {Camarbes Fritos em Mass a de Vinhee) 1 pound raw shrimp 1 egg white, beaten Salt and pepper 1 egg yolk, beaten 2 tablespoons lemon juice Deep fat for frying 2l/2 tablespoons olive oil Minced parsley 1 cup flour Quartered lemons

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