CRISPY SHRIMP WITH PEPPER JELLY AND HERBS

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East meets Deep South in this tempting hors d'oeuvre. A tempura-inspired batter makes these shrimp incredibly crisp and light, while the sweet and spicy vinaigrette pairs Southern pepper jelly with Thai chili paste and fish sauce.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 25

Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette:
1½ cup grape seed oil
½ cup pepper jelly
¼ cup rice vinegar
½ Tbs. sriracha sauce
1 tsp. good quality fish sauce
Juice of one lime (zest it first and reserve the zest)
Salt to taste
Herb Salad:
1 cup heirloom cherry tomatoes cut in quarters
1 small red onion, julienned
½ cup small diced seedless cucumber
¼ cup roughly chopped toasted peanuts
Leaves from 1 bunch fresh mint
Leaves from 1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 bunch chives, snipped
Aerated Batter:
1½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup rice flour
½ tsp. baking soda
1 cup Coors Light beer
½ cup vodka
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Peanut oil, for frying
12 large Louisiana shrimp, deveined

Steps:

  • Make the vinaigrette: Combine all ingredients in a mason jar. Place lid on jar and shake with vigor. Make the salad: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and season with salt and the zest of the juiced lime. Make the batter: Combine all ingredients with a whisk until smooth. Finish the dish: Add the peanut oil to a large pot to reach a depth of 3-4 inches, and heat the oil to 375°F. Dip each shrimp into batter. Add to the oil and fry for 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove the shrimp from the oil and drain on a plate lined with a paper towel. Serve the shrimp with the vinaigrette and herb salad.

Samantha Gomez
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I loved this recipe. The pepper jelly sauce is amazing.


Kenya Gillespie
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This is a great recipe for a party. The shrimp are always a hit.


Dele Festus
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I love this recipe! The shrimp are always crispy and the pepper jelly sauce is the perfect combination of sweet and spicy.


Tammie Parish
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were great. The shrimp were crispy and the pepper jelly sauce was delicious. I would definitely make this again.


Dinesh Bhuj
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The shrimp were crispy and the pepper jelly sauce was tasty. I would recommend this recipe to others.


Prem Shrestha
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. The shrimp were crispy, but the pepper jelly sauce lacked flavor.


MAX OVI
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the pepper jelly sauce was delicious.


Mahi Sorker
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The shrimp were crispy and flavorful, and the pepper jelly sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Hanif Hanifali
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I love the combination of sweet and spicy in this dish. The shrimp were crispy and the pepper jelly sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and heat.


Josh Lee
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The shrimp cooked up in no time and the pepper jelly sauce was delicious.


Kiiza Steven
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I made this recipe for my family and they all raved about it. The shrimp were crispy and flavorful, and the pepper jelly sauce was the perfect dipping sauce.


Jahanara Begom
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The crispy shrimp were cooked perfectly and the pepper jelly sauce was tangy and sweet. I loved the combination of flavors.


Noodie Good
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This shrimp dish was a hit at my dinner party! The pepper jelly and herbs gave it a unique and delicious flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a tasty and impressive appetizer.