Chipotle Fried Shrimp

Chipotle Fried Shrimp

Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. chipotle chili in adobo, canned
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 tsp. green onion, chopped
  • 2 tsp. Chef Merito® Lime Juice
  • 1 Tbsp. cilantro, leaves only, finely chopped
  • 20 shrimp, deshelled and deveined
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup Chef Merito® Fish Fry
  • 1½ cups cooking oil

Preparation

  1. In the bowl of a food processor or blender, add the mayonnaise, Chef Merito® Lime Juice, and chipotle chilies; process until smooth.
  2. Add the green onion and cilantro, and continue to process for 10 seconds.
  3. Transfer the sauce to a food storage container. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before using.
  4. Run the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  5. In three separate pans, place the flour, eggs, and Chef Merito® Fish Fry.
  6. Dredge the shrimp on both sides in the flour and shake off the excess.
  7. Next, dredge the shrimp in the pan of eggs.
  8. Then coat both sides of the shrimp in the pan of Chef Merito® Fish Fry.
  9. Place the shrimp one at a time into the oil, being careful not to crowd the pan.
  10. Fry for 2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oil with tongs or a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  11. Serve the fried shrimp with the chipotle dipping sauce.

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