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The Additional Step That's Worth It To Ensure Batter Sticks To Fried Shrimp
BY AUSTIN HAVENS-BOWEN
Fried shrimp is delicious in any form, but if you're frying up shrimp at home, the batter falling off during cooking can be tiresome. Freezing the shrimp before frying can help.
Freezing the shrimp helps the batter adhere to the meat as it gets colder. This will also make it harder to overcook during the frying process.
If you don't have time for freezing, place them in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to get a similar effect.
Bigger fresh shrimp is better when it comes to frying. For the batter, recipes suggest dipping the shrimp in seasoned flour or all-purpose flour to help the egg and batter stick.
Once it's time to fry, make sure your oil is at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Drain them on paper towels or a wire rack after frying to get rid of any excess oil.