Description
Applies Chicken 65 method to shrimp. An addictive snack deep-frying spice/yogurt-marinated shrimp and re-frying with curry leaves and green chilies.
Restaurants serving Shrimp 65
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Shrimp
- Yogurt
- Lemon juice
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Red chilies
- Coriander
- Cumin
- Garam masala
- Curry leaves
- Green chilies
- Rice flour
- Cornstarch
- Salt
- Oil
Instructions
- Firmly massage peeled shrimp with garlic-ginger, chili powder, turmeric, coriander, cumin, garam masala, yogurt, lemon juice, salt.
- Dust shrimp with rice flour and cornstarch, fry briefly in 180°C oil until plump.
- Heat oil in a pan, fry chopped green chilies, garlic, curry leaves; toss in fried shrimp briefly to cloak in aroma to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Curry leaf savoriness and vivid chili stimulation
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Squid (can sub with same seasoning as Squid 65)
Pairing
Cold beer、White wine
Trivia
[Trend] A hugely popular seafood menu derived from Chennai's 'Chicken 65'. Since shrimp toughens if overcooked, the pro secret for plumpness is frying at high temp for just '30-60 seconds'.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Squeeze lemon firmly, pick with fingers to enjoy the contrast of peeled shrimp sweetness and intense spice in one bite!
Allergen
Shrimp, Dairy