Recipe: Crispy Fried Shrimp Stuffed with Shrimp

shrimp

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pollock

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while pollock is a more affordable seafood alternative.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: panko

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko offers a lighter texture, while crushed crackers can be a budget-friendly substitute.

Make the shrimp forcemeat by microplaning garlic and ginger, and mixing with chopped cilantro and scallions.

Add dark soy sauce, corn starch, and minced shrimp to the mixture and combine.

Cut the shrimp in half and create a pocket for stuffing.

Stuff the shrimp with the forcemeat and seal them.

Prepare the batter by whisking together all-purpose flour, milk, ice water, baking powder, and salt.

Heat oil in a pot for frying.

Dredge the stuffed shrimp in sesame seeds, then dip in the batter.

Fry the shrimp in batches until crispy and golden brown.

Prepare a dipping sauce by mixing Korean Hot Mustard with apricot preserves and serve with the shrimp.

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