Italy's Best Fried Shrimp Recipe | Cooking Italian with Joe

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Almond flour is lower in carbs, while rice flour is often more affordable.

sweet chili sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade chili sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup with chili flakes

Homemade options can reduce sugar and cost.

shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is leaner and tofu is more economical.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Start with 2 pounds of raw shrimp, preferably pre-cleaned and thawed, using extra large size.

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of red chili, 1 teaspoon of pink Himalayan salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

Stir the dry ingredients together with a fork until well mixed.

Ensure the shrimp are at room temperature for better flour adherence.

Heat 1 quart of oil in a cast iron pan to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, using a candy thermometer to check the temperature.

Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well coated.

Fry the shrimp in the hot oil for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Remove the shrimp from the oil and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

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