Spicy Fried Shrimp
4 servings
14 minutes
Spicy fried shrimp is a gastronomic masterpiece of Portuguese cuisine, embodying bold flavors and aromatic depth. This recipe combines the tenderness of seafood with rich notes of garlic, ginger, and lemongrass, creating a harmonious balance of spiciness, freshness, and a hint of lemon's acidity. Frying in flavored oil enhances the shrimp's taste, making them juicy and crispy. Soy sauce adds a subtle salty note that makes it an ideal complement to light white wine or fresh crusty bread. Such dishes originated in Portugal's coastal regions where fresh seafood has always been the foundation of culinary traditions. These shrimp will adorn a festive table or serve as an exquisite appetizer at a friendly dinner, filling the evening with warmth and rich aromas.
1
Peel the garlic and ginger.
- Garlic: 7 pieces
- Ginger: 35 g
2
Crush the ginger and garlic with a large knife.
- Garlic: 7 pieces
- Ginger: 35 g
3
Squeeze the lemon juice into a deep container. Do not remove the pulp.
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
4
Add ginger and garlic to boiling oil and cook on high heat.
- Ginger: 35 g
- Garlic: 7 pieces
5
Once the bottom side is browned, flip it. Then, after 2 minutes, remove the ginger and garlic: they are no longer needed, the oil has absorbed their juice.
- Ginger: 35 g
- Garlic: 7 pieces
6
Pour soy sauce into the lemon juice.
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
- Soy sauce: 7 tablespoons
7
Add lemongrass to the sauce and mix.
- Lemongrass: 20 g
8
Place the shrimp in garlic-ginger oil and fry on high heat.
- Boiled shrimps: 850 g
9
Stir after 2-3 minutes.
10
After another 2 minutes, add the sauce and stir again. Reduce the heat to medium, cover with a lid, and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Soy sauce: 7 tablespoons