Make Homemade Shrimp & Tartar Sauce
Tender shrimp served alongside cool, zesty tartar sauce is a classic combination enjoyed by virtually all seafood lovers; it's also quick, simple to prepare and easy to tailor to your own tastes. Steaming shrimp is a healthy preparation method since no additional ingredients are needed, and broiling adds a small amount of fat for taste, while battering and frying shrimp adds flavor and crunch to every bite. Though you can purchase pre-peeled shrimp at your grocery store or local seafood market, peeling them at home is simple and saves you money: pull off the legs, then grip the tail and twist gently, using your fingers to peel the shell away from the body. Alternatively, leave the tail attached for presentation purposes.
Instructions
To Make Fried Shrimp
1. Butterfly shrimp by making a series of cuts along the outer curve of the shrimp and pulling the two sides apart, leaving enough meat to keep the two halves connected.
2. Heat oil to 350 degrees F in a deep fryer or deep skillet.
3. Mix water, cornstarch, eggs and salt in a large bowl.
4. Spread breadcrumbs and cornmeal in a shallow pan or dish.
5. Dip shrimp in the liquid batter and roll in the breadcrumb mixture; repeat until you achieve the desired amount of coating.
6. Fry shrimp in oil until crispy and golden brown.
7. Drain on paper towels for one minute and season with salt and pepper if desired; serve.
To Make Steamed Shrimp
8. Heat water over high heat in a large pot with a steamer basket.
9. Place shrimp in steamer basket when water comes to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
10. Steam shrimp for five to seven minutes or until the meat is uniformly opaque and turns a bright pink-orange color.
11. Remove shrimp from heat and serve.
To Make Broiled Shrimp
12. Preheat broiler to 500 degrees F.
13. Place shrimp on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil; use your fingers to coat both sides of the shrimp with the oil then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
14. Broil for 10 to 12 minutes or until shrimp turn a bright pink-orange color and are evenly opaque.
15. Remove from oven and serve.
To Make Tartar Sauce
16. Stir together mayonnaise, minced onion and sweet pickle relish in a small bowl; mix in lemon juice.
17.Season with salt and pepper to taste.
18. Refrigerate for two hours or more before serving.
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