Fried shrimp

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.

Peel and devein the jumbo shrimp, leaving the tails on if desired.

Season the shrimp with seasoning salt, black pepper, and paprika on both sides.

Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until it reaches 375 degrees.

Dredge each shrimp in all-purpose flour, coating well.

Dip the floured shrimp into the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off.

Coat the shrimp in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

Carefully place the shrimp into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.

Fry the shrimp for about 1 to 1.5 minutes until they turn golden brown and float to the surface.

Remove the shrimp and place them on a cooling rack to allow air circulation and prevent sogginess.

If desired, season the shrimp with parsley immediately after frying while they are still hot.

Continue frying the remaining batches of shrimp, ensuring to keep the oil at 375 degrees.

Serve the fried shrimp with sweet chili sauce for dipping.

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