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    Crispy Fried Shrimp

    Jan 05, 2021 3 minutes
    by Matthew Fairman

    I HAVE A LIST of must-haves when it comes to fried shrimp: shrimp that are tender and juicy (not rubbery and overcooked), a coating that comes out of the fryer crispy (not soggy or greasy) and stays that way until the last shrimp is gone, and a sauce so good that I can’t stop myself from dipping.

    That’s exactly what I was after when I set out to develop my own fried shrimp recipe. First, I focused on the shrimp themselves. Since

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