Head-on Shrimp Fry
 
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Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
  • Head-on shrimp, cleaned and deveined, large- 12 (or use shelled shrimp)
  • Ginger-Garlic paste- ½ tbsp
  • Chili powder- 1½ tsp ( depending upon your spice level)
  • Ground pepper- ½ tsp
  • Turmeric powder- ¼ tsp
  • Garam masala- ½ tsp ( whole cardamoms, cloves and cinnamon ground together)
  • Lemon juice- 2 tbsp
  • Salt- to taste
  • Curry leaves- 1 sprig, add to the shrimp while frying
  • Oil- enough for frying
Instructions
How to devein and clean head-on shrimp
  1. Wash the head-on shrimp thoroughly under running water.
  2. Cut the long whiskers off and the sharp points on the head, pat dry it.
  3. Using a sharp knife, make a slit over the shell and not over the head, where the vein is seen.
  4. Remove the vein from it.
  5. Try not to rip off the shell and the head.
For Marinating And Frying
  1. In a bowl, combine together ginger garlic paste, chili powder, ground pepper, turmeric powder, garam masala, lemon juice and 1 tbsp water to make a smooth paste.
  2. Spread the paste over the shrimp and marinate for 15 minutes or longer.
  3. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add enough oil for frying.
  4. Add the curry leaves into the oil and fry the shrimp until it turns golden brown on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Transfer the fried shrimp on a paper towel to get rid of the excess oil.
  6. Serve immediately when it is still warm.
Notes
Adjust the spice level according to your needs.
You could also marinate the shrimp overnight which will enhance the taste of the fried shrimp greatly.
Be careful while cleaning the head-on shrimp as its head has sharp points.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Wholesome Homemade Recipes at https://thasneen.com/cooking/head-on-shrimp-fry/