Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Anchor Steam Companion - Cayenne Fried Shrimp
CAYENNE FRIED SHRIMP WITH SPICY AIOLI
This starter gets a double dose of cayenne — in the cornmeal coating for the shrimp and in the garlicky mayonnaise dip.
1 1/3 cups regular or low-fat mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, pressed
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Peanut oil (for frying)
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 pounds uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined
Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne and mustard in small bowl to blend. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate.)
Pour enough oil into heavy large pot to reach depth of 2 inches; heat to 375°F. Mix cornmeal, salt and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne in medium bowl. Add shrimp to cowl; toss to coat. Working in batches, add shrimp to hot oil and deep-fry until shrimp are golden and opaque in center, about 1 1/2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to paper towels to drain.
Place aioli in center of platter; surround with shrimp and serve.
6 Appetizer Servings
Bon Appétit
February 1997
This dish ROCKS with the Anchor Steam!! I would consider this bar food of the Gods, and could eat myself stupid on this.
The Ayinger also holds up nicely to the heat here.
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