Tasty Thai Fried Shrimp

• 1 lb raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
• flour, for dusting
• 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
• Marinade
• 3 dried red chilies, chopped
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped shallots
• 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh galangal or 2 tablespoons ginger
• 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, stalks
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce (nam pla)
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 4 tablespoons coconut milk
• 2 teaspoons water

1. Process all the marinade ingredients together in a blender or food processor. Place the shrimp in a zip-loc bag, or in a bowl, and pour the marinade over and mix well. Chill for at least 2 hours.
2. Drain the marinade from the shrimp, scraping off any bits, and discard the marinade. Dust the shrimp with flour, shaking off any excess.
3. Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat and add the oil. When it is very hot and slightly smoking, add a handful of shrimp and deep-fry for 3 minutes, until golden and crisp. If the oil gets too hot, reduce the heat slightly. Drain the shrimp well on paper towels and fry the remaining shrimp in batches. Serve immediately.

shrimp, flour, vegetable oil, marinade, red chilies, shallots, garlic, fresh galangal, cilantro, fish sauce, lime juice, coconut milk, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/tasty-thai-fried-shrimp-163538 (may not work)