Deep Fried Crispy Shrimp

Enjoy golden, crunchy shrimp with a perfectly crispy coating. This deep-fried shrimp recipe delivers a satisfying crunch paired with tender, juicy seafood inside.

Steps

1. Rinse and pat dry the shrimp. 2. In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper. 3. Gradually whisk in cold sparkling water to make a smooth batter. 4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). 5. Dip each shrimp into the batter, allowing excess to drip off. 6. Carefully place shrimp into hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. 7. Fry shrimp for 2-3 minutes or until golden and crispy. 8. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. 9. Serve hot with lemon wedges.

10 large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornstarch 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/2 cup cold sparkling water Vegetable oil for deep frying Lemon wedges for serving