Crispy Shrimp Adobo

Ingredients for Crispy Shrimp Adobo

• 1 lb shrimp, heads intact
• 1/4 cup white wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons dry sherry or rum
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cooking oil
• 5 dried bay leaves
• 1/2 tablespoon whole peppercorns
• Adobo dipping sauce: 2 parts vinegar, 1 part soy sauce, minced garlic, and whole peppercorns

How to cook Crispy Shrimp Adobo

1. 1.Mix vinegar, garlic, sherry or rum, soy sauce, and black pepper. Add shrimp and marinate at least 30 minutes.
2. 2.Combine cornstarch and flour in a separate bowl.
3. 3.Heat oil in a deep pot; add bay leaves and peppercorns.
4. 4.Remove shrimp from marinade and coat each piece in the flour mixture.
5. 5.Deep-fry shrimp for 5–7 minutes, until crisp and cooked through.
6. 6.Drain on paper towels and serve with adobo dipping sauce.