Nilasing na Hipon
Crispy Fried Drunken Shrimp are the ultimate appetizer! Marinated in liquor, floured, and deep-fried to golden perfection, these nilasing na hipon are crunchy, tasty, and seriously addictive.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pound small shrimp, head-on (51/60 count)
- 1/2 cup Gin or Rum
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup corn starch
- canola oil
Instructions
- 1
With scissors, trim off tendrils of shrimp. Wash and drain well.
- 2
In a bowl, combine shrimp, gin, garlic, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of the pepper. Marinate for about 30 minutes. Drain well and discard liquid.
- 3
In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, the remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Dredge shrimp in the mixture until fully coated.
- 4
In a wide pan over medium heat, heat about 2 inches of oil. Add shrimp individually and deep-fry until golden and crisp.
- 5
With a slotted spoon, remove from oil and drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Serve immediately with spicy vinegar, if desired.