Deep-fried langoustines and mussels Recipe

Deep-fried langoustines and mussels Recipe

  • 1 litre/1¾ pint vegetable oil, for frying
  • 200g/7oz plain flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 7g sachet instant yeast
  • 50ml/2fl oz vodka
  • 200ml/7fl oz tonic water
  • 5 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 25ml/1fl oz sweet chilli sauce
  • 2 tsp yuzu juice
  • 150g/5½oz cooked and shelled mussels
  • 150g/5½oz cooked and shelled langoustines
  • 2 spring onions, sliced
  • 1 red chilli, sliced
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
  1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan until it reaches 170C/330F on a cooking thermometer. (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended.)
  2. Whisk together the flour, salt, sugar, yeast, vodka and tonic water to make a batter. Leave to prove for 10 minutes.
  3. To make the dip, in a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, chilli sauce and yuzu juice.
  4. Coat the mussels and langoustines in the batter. Fry in batches until crisp and golden-brown. Remove using a slotted spoon. Drain on kitchen paper.
  5. Sprinkle the spring onions, chilli and coriander over the battered seafood and serve with the dip.
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