King Kong Shrimp

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs jumbo shrimp or 2 lbs colossal shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 1 cup flour
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 eggs, beaten for 10 seconds
  • 16 fluid ounces extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lemon, cut into 8 wedges

Instructions

  1. Mix together the flour, salt and pepper.
  2. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and dredge them in the flour mixture.
  3. Dip them in the egg and then fry them in batches in hot oil (about 8 minutes).
  4. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

243 kcal 12% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.6g 17% DV
Total Fat 2.3g 3% DV
Carbs 47.7g 17% DV
Fiber 1.5g 5% DV
Sugar 0.6g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9906.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 436.8mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 96mg 32% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 33.5mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 21.4mg 24% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 100mg 8% DV
Iron 3.9mg 22% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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