On weekends, you don’t need to go far; you can stay at home and cook two delicious and attractive dishes: cheese-stuffed shrimp and fried cheese shrimp to treat your entire family. Let’s get cooking and make these two delicious fried dishes!
1. Crispy Cheese-Stuffed Shrimp
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Crispy Cheese-Stuffed Shrimp Serves 4
Shrimp 5 pieces Chicken egg 1 piece Mozzarella cheese 50 gr Sweetened milk 30 ml All-purpose flour 130 gr Dry yeast 2 gr Cooking oil 500 ml
How to choose good chicken eggs
- For industrial chicken eggs, the outer shell is usually dark brown, uniform in color, without cracks and no black spots. Meanwhile, eggs that have been stored for a long time tend to have a pale shell and more black spots.
- You can use your hand to feel the surface of the eggshell; if the surface is rough and slightly coarse, it is fresh chicken eggs, while a smooth surface indicates that the egg has been stored for a while.
- You can hold the egg and gently shake it close to your ear to listen. If you hear a sound, the egg has been stored for a long time; the louder the sound (movement inside the egg), the more likely it is that the egg is spoiled or the egg is being incubated by a hen. Conversely, if there is no sound, it is a fresh chicken egg.
How to prepare Crispy cheese-wrapped shrimp
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Prepare the shrimp
Remove the shrimp heads, peel the shells, use a knife to slit the back of the shrimp and take out the black vein, leaving only the shrimp tail. Then, rinse the shrimp 2 – 3 times with water and use a clean towel to dry.
Tip: To ensure the shrimp remains high quality and safe to eat, if using paper towels, you should only choose unscented, non-dusty paper towels!
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Dough Mixing
First, you proof 2g of dry yeast in 30ml of water for about 10 minutes.
Once the yeast has bloomed, add it to 130g of all-purpose flour and mix well. Then, crack an egg into the bowl of flour and mix the mixture evenly.
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Dough Kneading and Proofing
To make the dough smooth and even, you can wear plastic gloves and knead the dough until it forms a smooth ball, not sticky, and feels dry to the touch.
Next, add 1 teaspoon of cooking oil and knead the dough once more. After that, cover the dough tightly with plastic wrap and proof for 30 minutes.
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Rolling and Cutting the Dough
You place the proofed dough on a flat surface, put parchment paper on top, and use a rolling pin to roll the dough out thinly. The dough should be thick enough to wrap the shrimp without breaking during frying.
Then, cut the dough into rectangular pieces measuring 7cm long and 5cm wide, just right for the size of the shrimp.
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Wrap shrimp
You place one shrimp along with a slice of Mozzarella cheese on the dough. Then, carefully wrap the dough around the shrimp, pinching tightly at both the head and the bottom, leaving only the shrimp tail exposed.
You repeat the same steps with the remaining 4 shrimp, then use plastic wrap to cover the shrimp and let them rest for another 15 minutes.
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Fry shrimp
You add the remaining cooking oil to the pan, when the oil is hot, add the shrimp and fry them one by one over medium heat. To achieve a golden crispy outer layer and soft cooked shrimp inside, remember to stir the shrimp evenly!
After frying, you take the shrimp out and place them on paper towels to absorb the excess oil.
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Finished product
Cheese-stuffed shrimp fried with a crispy, golden shell that is very visually appealing, with evenly cooked shrimp inside that still retains its tenderness and sweetness, and a slightly fatty cheese layer creating an irresistible dish.
You should eat it while it’s still hot, served with spicy, flavorful chili sauce is also great!
2. Cheese fried shrimp
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Preparation
30 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Cheese fried shrimp For 2 people
Shrimp 300 gr Shredded potato 100 gr Cornstarch 2.5 tablespoons White wine 1 teaspoon Mozzarella cheese 70 gr Salt 1/2 teaspoon Pepper 1/2 teaspoon Cooking oil 500 ml
How to Make Cheese Stuffed Fried Shrimp
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Prepare the shrimp
You remove the heads of the shrimp, peel off the shells, take out the intestines from the back of the shrimp, and remove the tails. Then, rinse the shrimp thoroughly 2 – 3 times with water and let them drain.
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Blend and season the shrimp
You put the shrimp into the blender and blend until smooth. Then, place the shrimp in a large bowl with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, 2.5 tablespoons of cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon of white wine, then mix the ingredients well.
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Forming shrimp balls
First, cut 70g of Mozzarella cheese into small pieces.
Wear a thinly oiled plastic glove, then place 1 spoonful of shrimp in the palm of your hand, flatten it, and place the cheese in the center, then roll it tightly into a ball.
Next, wrap a layer of shredded potato around the outside, pressing firmly to ensure the potato sticks to the shrimp ball.
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Frying shrimp
Add cooking oil to the pan, when the oil is hot, gradually add each shrimp ball and fry over medium heat until golden and crispy. To ensure the shrimp balls cook evenly, remember to turn them frequently.
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Final product
Hot fried shrimp with cheese, with seasoned shrimp on the outside, aromatic and flavorful, and a stretchy cheese inside, deliciously rich and very appealing. To enhance the dish, you can dip it in chili sauce or mayonnaise!
How to choose fresh and delicious shrimp
- You should choose shrimp that have intact and plump heads and bodies, and feel firm to the touch.
- The shrimp should have a natural fishy smell. The color should be uniform and there should be no strange odor.
- Check the width between the joints of the shrimp. If the joints are narrow, the shrimp is fresh and delicious. If the joints are wide, it indicates that the shrimp is not fresh due to being stored too long or kept in the freezer for an extended period.
- You should also avoid buying shrimp that are slimy, as they may be sick or have been stored for a long time.
How to quickly remove the shrimp’s intestinal vein
Bend the shrimp’s head at a 45-degree angle, gently squeeze the head to release it, then slowly and carefully pull it to remove the intestinal vein from the shrimp’s back.
How to choose delicious cheese
- If you like cheese that can be stretched, Mozzarella cheese will be the perfect choice for you. You can find this type of cheese at large stores, e-commerce sites, or make it at home with a recipe from TasteVN.
- In addition, you can choose other types of cheese that are also rich and fragrant, such as Cheddar, Edam, Parmesan, etc.
What seems to be an ordinary snack, cheese-wrapped fried shrimp and cheese fried shrimp is actually very delicious and nutritious. Wishing you success in making these two fried dishes!
*Refer to images and recipes from YouTube channels Delicious Dishes and Feedy Delicious Dishes.
