Uncle Bills Jumbo Deep Fried Prawns Shrimp Recipes

JUMBO PRAWNS (SHRIMP) WITH MUSHROOMS AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Heat the oil and butter in a heavy saute pan.
• Add the jumbo shrimp, which have been peeled, deveined, and split partly through the back.
• Stir gently 2 - 5 minutes.
• Add the chopped green onions, the mushrooms, salt and pepper to taste.
• Cook until the prawns have changed color, and add the dry white wine.
• Cook 3 minutes and serve in a hot chafing dish.

UNCLE BILL'S DEEP FRIED TILAPIA FISH

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper; set aside.
• Rinse fish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
• Cut fish into 1 inch wide by about 4 inches long pieces; set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.
• Add beer and beaten egg and whisk until well blended and the batter is light, smooth and quite thin (like whipping cream).
• In a medium size saucepan or a frying pan, heat oil to 350°F.
• Dredge fish pieces in the flour mixture.
• Drop the floured fish pieces into the batter to coat, then lift out with tongs and let the excess batter drip off.
• Drop the battered fish into the hot oil and cook for about 1 minute, turn over and cook for an additional 1 minute or until light golden brown.
• Do not overcook.
• Remove from oil onto paper towels to absorb any excess cooking oil.
• Serve immediately with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

SALT AND PEPPER PRAWNS (SHRIMP)

Steps:

• Peel, devein and butterfly the prawns, leaving the tails intact.
• Combine the flour salt and 2 teaspoons of the ground peppercorns in a large bowl. Add prawns and toss to coat in the flour mixture. Shake off the excess flour from each prawn.
• Heat the oil in a wok or frypan until very hot. Cook prawns in small batches for about 2 minutes or until crisp. Transfer prawns to a plate lined with paper towel to drain.
• In a seperate bowl, combine the salt flakes with the remaining teaspoon of ground peppercorns.
• Place prawns on a serving plate and sprinkle with the salt & pepper mix. Serve with lemon wedges.
• Enjoy!

DEEP FRIED PRAWNS WITH BATTER (JOW HA)

Steps:

• Shell and devein prawns, leaving the tails on.
• Sprinkle with salt and mix well.
• Refrigerate for two hours.
• Mix flour, baking powder, cornstarch, eggs, oil and water to make a batter.
• COOKING:
• Heat wok.
• Add 4 cups oil and heat.
• Holding the prawns by the tails, dip in batter, then drop into hot oil.
• Fry until golden, turning once.
• Drain.
• Serve hot.
• Do-ahead notes:
• Deep fry, cool and freeze.
• To cook frozen prawns from the freezer.
• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Place frozen prawns in single layer on cookie sheet and heat for 12 to 15 minutes.
• Comments: Use cocktail sauce, chili sauce or sweet and sour sauce for dipping. One cup prepared biscuit mix may be substituted for the flour and baking powder.

HONEYED PRAWNS (SHRIMP)-

Steps:

• Peel the prawns leaving the tails intact.
• Heat the oil in a wok or heavy based pan. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds.
• Stir-fry the prawns until pink, cooking in two batches.Return all of the prawns to the pan and stir in the honey and the soy or tamari sauce.
• Serve on a bed of boiled rice and sprinkle with sliced shallots or chopped coriander and sesame seeds.