Beignets de Crevettes Maison Croustillants
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Beignets de Crevettes Maison Croustillants. These crispy bites are a perfect blend of crunch and tenderness, making them ideal for any occasion—be it a casual gathering, an elegant dinner party, or a family meal. Made with fresh shrimp and simple ingredients, this recipe is not only easy to follow but also guarantees that your guests will be asking for more! Serve them with various sauces or alongside a refreshing salad for a complete meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g raw shrimp, peeled
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 120 g all-purpose flour
- 30 g cornstarch
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 200 ml very cold water (or sparkling water)
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- Oil for frying
- Sweet and sour sauce, sweet soy sauce, lemon mayonnaise or spicy sauce
- Lemon wedges
- Chives or fresh coriander (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- In a bowl, mix shrimp with lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cornstarch.
- In another bowl, combine flour, remaining cornstarch, salt, and baking powder. Add cold water and stir until slightly lumpy.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to about 180°C (350°F). Dip each shrimp in batter and fry until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes).
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with your favorite sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 beignets (120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 120mg