Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds large unpeeled fresh shrimp
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 large egg whites
- 1 1/2 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- Peanut oil
- Red Pepper-Chipotle Dipping Sauce
- Garnish: lemon wedges, fresh cilantro
Preparation
Step 1
Red Pepper Chipotle Dipping Sauce:
* 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
* 1/2 teaspoon minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
* 1/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 teaspoons lime juice
Preparation
Process all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth; cover and chill until ready to serve.
Shrimp:
Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired; set aside.
Combine cornstarch and salt in a large zip-top plastic bag. Whisk together egg whites and peppers in a shallow dish. Combine cornmeal and cumin in a shallow dish.
Place shrimp in bag with cornstarch mixture; shake to coat well. Dip in egg white mixture, and roll in cornmeal mixture. Fry shrimp, in batches, in 2 inches hot oil (350°) until golden. Serve with Red Pepper-Chipotle Dipping Sauce, and garnish, if desired.