Entrees
TEMPURA SHRIMP & VEGGIES
PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES - LEVEL ONE
Makes 4 servings
Tempura is a classic Japanese batter, usually a Somersize
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: 13 minutes
Peanut or vegetable oil for frying
4 large egg whites, beaten until slightly foamy
1 cup Somersize Bake ’n Fry Mix (not mixed with cheese) 1 zucchini, cut into
1 small red onion, cut in half and sliced into
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
8 sprigs curly parsley
Preheat oil in the Somersize Electronic Deep Fryer to 320° F.
Place egg whites into a shallow bowl. Place Bake ’n Fry Mix into a separate shallow bowl. Dip vegetables into egg whites then into Somersize Bake ’n Fry Mix. Place ¼ of the vegetables into Frying Basket and lower basket into hot oil. Fry until light golden, about 2 minutes. Drain (on paper towels). Repeat until all vegetables are fried.
Dip shrimp into egg whites then into Somersize Bake ’n Fry Mix. Place ½ of the shrimp into Frying Basket and lower basket into hot oil. Fry until light golden, about 2 minutes. Drain (on paper towels). Repeat until all shrimp are cooked.
Blot parsley with paper towels to dry. (If parsley is wet it will splatter.) Place parsley into Frying Basket and lower basket into hot oil. Fry for about a minute, or until crunchy. Drain (on paper towels). Garnish tempura with parsley before serving.
Appetizer
SPINACH PARMESAN NUGGETS
PRO/FATS AND VEGGIES - LEVEL ONE
Makes 4 servings
A scrumptious appetizer...and completely legal!
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cooking time:
Peanut or vegetable oil for frying
1
¼cup green onion, finely sliced 1 large egg, beaten
2 large egg yolks, beaten
½ cup grated mozzarella cheese
¼cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
¼teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
⅔cup grated Parmesan cheese
Preheat oil in the Somersize Electronic Deep Fryer to 320° F.
Place spinach on paper towels and squeeze to remove as much moisture as possible.
In a medium bowl combine spinach, onion, eggs, mozzarella, basil, salt, pepper, and ½ of the Parmesan cheese. Stir until well combined. Roll mixture into nuggets about an inch across, squeezing out excess moisture as you go. Dredge nuggets in remaining Parmesan cheese.
Place half of the spinach nuggets into Frying Basket and lower basket into hot oil. Fry until nuggets are browned,
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