Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 9 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Shrimp | 100g cooked | 99 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Almond | 1 almond (1.2g) | 7 |
| Oregano | 1 tsp dried (1.8g) | 5 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp 450g
- 1/2 cup milk 125ml
- 1/4 tsp crumbled oregano 1ml
- 1/4 cup almond (coarsely chopped) 60g
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp garlic, salt
- 1ml Vegetable Oil or margarine
Directions
Boil shrimp and remove outer shell. (15-20 minutes).
Slice each shrimp along vein, deeply enough to lay out flat (Butterfly fashion).
Beat together egg, milk, flour and seasoning until smooth.
Dip each shrimp in batter. Drain and spread in a single layer on a tray. Sprinkle almond if used.
Chill before frying. (1-2 hours) (Optional).
Heat fat to 370 F. Fry shrimps until brown. Deep or shallow frying.
Drain on absorbent paper. Serve hot.
Category:Belizean Recipes
Category:Belizean Meat Dishes