Tasty Thai Fried Shrimp

Name: Tasty Thai Fried Shrimp
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb raw shrimp, shelled and deveined; flour, for dusting; 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying; 3 dried red chilies, chopped; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped shallots; 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh galangal or 2 tablespoons ginger; 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, stalks; 1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla); 1 tablespoon lime juice; 4 tablespoons coconut milk; 2 teaspoons water

Submitted by Hey Jude

"These need to be marinated for a minimum of 2 hours but I've had them in the marinade for as long as 10 hours. I fix them in the morning and fry them when I get home from work. Prep time doesn't include marinating time."

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Ready In:: 45mins
Ingredients:: 12
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 lb raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
flour, for dusting
2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
Marinade
3 dried red chilies, chopped
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped shallots
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh galangal or 2 tablespoons ginger
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, stalks
1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla)
1 tablespoon lime juice
4 tablespoons coconut milk
2 teaspoons water

directions

Process all the marinade ingredients together in a blender or food processor. Place the shrimp in a zip-loc bag, or in a bowl, and pour the marinade over and mix well. Chill for at least 2 hours.
Drain the marinade from the shrimp, scraping off any bits, and discard the marinade. Dust the shrimp with flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat and add the oil. When it is very hot and slightly smoking, add a handful of shrimp and deep-fry for 3 minutes, until golden and crisp. If the oil gets too hot, reduce the heat slightly. Drain the shrimp well on paper towels and fry the remaining shrimp in batches. Serve immediately.