Sesame Shrimp
Ingredients
- 2 pounds large raw shrimp, peeled
- 1/4 cup finely crushed Saltine crackers
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds (see Note)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Bottled duck sauce, for serving
Instructions
Prepare the Shrimp:
Butterfly the shrimp by halving them lengthwise through the rounded side, being careful not to cut all the way through. Open them gently.
Make the Coating:
In a shallow dish, combine the crushed Saltine crackers, sesame seeds, and freshly ground black pepper.
Coat the Shrimp:
Dredge each butterflied shrimp in the crumb mixture, ensuring they are well coated.
Fry the Shrimp:
In a large deep skillet, heat 1/4 inch of vegetable oil over moderately high heat until very hot but not smoking.
Add some of the shrimp to the skillet, making sure to leave plenty of room between each. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes on each side, until crisp and cooked through.
Transfer the shrimp to brown paper to drain. Continue frying the remaining shrimp.
Serve:
Serve the shrimp immediately with bottled duck sauce.
Note: Sesame seeds have a high fat content and can go rancid easily. Store them in a well-sealed glass bottle in the freezer to keep them fresh.
Thanks to Leslie Glover Pendleton for this recipe
