CRISPY BREADED SHRIMP WITH CREAMY GARLIC SAUCE
Servings
3–4 people
Time
Preparation: 25 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes
INGREDIENTS
For the shrimp
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500 g large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)
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1 tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp garlic powder
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2 tbsp lemon juice
Breading
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80 g all-purpose flour
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2 eggs, beaten
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120 g breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
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Oil for deep frying
Creamy garlic sauce
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2 tbsp butter
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3 cloves garlic, finely minced
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200 ml heavy cream
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40 g grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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½ tsp dried herbs (parsley or thyme)
INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1: Season the shrimp
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Pat shrimp dry with paper towels
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Season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and lemon juice
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Let marinate for 10 minutes
Step 2: Bread the shrimp
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Coat shrimp lightly in flour
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Dip into beaten eggs
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Coat evenly with breadcrumbs, pressing gently
Step 3: Fry the shrimp
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Heat oil to 170–175°C (340–350°F)
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Fry shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy
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Remove and drain on paper towels
Step 4: Make the sauce
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Melt butter in a pan over medium heat
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Sauté garlic until fragrant (do not brown)
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Add cream and simmer gently
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Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth and thick
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Season with salt, pepper, and herbs
Step 5: Serve
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Spoon creamy garlic sauce onto a serving plate
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Arrange crispy shrimp around the sauce
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Garnish with fresh herbs if desired
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
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Serve hot as an appetizer or main dish
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Pair with salad, fries, or toasted bread
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Best enjoyed immediately while crispy
TEXTURE & FLAVOR
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Shrimp: crunchy coating, juicy center
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Sauce: creamy, garlicky, savory
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Overall: rich, comforting, crowd-pleasing
TIPS
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Use panko for extra crunch
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Do not overcrowd the pan while frying
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Sauce can be adjusted thicker by adding more Parmesan