Mesquite almond shrimp Recipe - Los Angeles Times

Mesquite almond shrimp Recipe - Los Angeles Times

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It had a beautiful aroma. There was something roasted, like coffee or chocolate, then a stronger smell suggesting some fruit (perhaps dried cherries -- or was that coconut?) together with a note of...

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds cleaned, tail-on large shrimp (15-20 per pound)
  • 1/4 cup tangerine juice plus 1 tablespoon grated zest, divided
  • 2 tablespoons Barbados rum, such as Mount Gay
  • 2 dashes bitters
  • Salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped sliced almonds
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon mesquite flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne or habanero powder
  • 2 eggs
  • Canola or vegetable oil for frying

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