Shrimp is one of the most popular seafood dishes. Besides being able to be processed in various ways, shrimp also tend to cook faster, making it suitable for those of you who don't have much time to prepare delicious dishes. Shrimp meat texture will turn tough if cooked too long; therefore, cooking it with the pan fry technique (fast frying in high temperatures) is the most appropriate way. Fried shrimp is delicious eaten directly or served with hot white rice, vegetables, or pasta. Want to know an easy way to cook delicious fried shrimp? Read on for this article!
Ingredients
- Shrimp
- Salt and pepper
- Butter or olive oil
Step
Step 1. Prepare the prawns
Preferably, use fresh shrimp for the best taste. But if you have trouble getting it, you can also use frozen shrimp which is often sold in supermarkets. Peel the prawns and remove any dirt stuck to their backs. If you are using frozen shrimp, thaw the shrimp first by submerging them in a bowl of cold water or draining them under cold water. Some people prefer to throw away the shrimp tails, but there are also those who prefer to cook the shrimp with the tail; adjust to your taste.
Some people even prefer to keep the shell of the shrimp so that the taste of the dish is more savory
Step 2. Wash the prawns
Wash the prawns under running water. While washing the prawns, make sure you also remove any remaining skin, dirt, or shrimp legs that are still attached. Lightly pat the washed shrimp clean with kitchen paper.
Step 3. Heat the skillet to high heat
Once the pan is hot, add the butter or olive oil. If you don't have both, you can also use regular vegetable oil.
Step 4. Season the prawns
While waiting for the pan to heat up, coat the prawns with salt and pepper. If you like, you can add other seasonings such as garlic, onion, ginger, parsley, or lemon juice.
Step 5. Add the prawns to the hot skillet
Make sure you don't fry too many at the same time to keep the pan temperature stable and the prawns to cook evenly. Occasionally, flip the shrimp to cook the other side. Cook the prawns on high heat for 3-5 minutes or until the prawns turn orange.
Step 6. Drain the prawns and serve immediately
Fried shrimp is much more delicious when served hot or warm. To add to the delicacy, serve the prawns with hot white rice, various vegetables, or pasta with a little olive oil.
Tips
- To make the fried shrimp taste even more delicious, try soaking the shrimp in a salt water solution for 30-60 minutes before frying. In addition, the texture of the fried shrimp will also be crispier because the salt is able to absorb excess liquid on the surface of the shrimp meat.
- Make sure you buy shrimp that are still fresh. Usually, shrimp sold in the market is more guaranteed freshness than those sold in supermarkets.
