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Olives Aioli Dip with Battered Shrimp
6
30 min
Ingredients
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Olives Aloli Dip
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1-1/2 cups olive oil mayonnaise
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4 garlic cloves
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½ tablespoon chopped fresh basil
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
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2 tablespoons STAR Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
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Battered Shrimp
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1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
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1⁄2-cup oil
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1 egg, beaten
Instructions
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1.
Place all the ingredients for the aioli dip in a food processor and process until thoroughly combined and incorporated.
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2.
If the dip seems too thick, add a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil and process until desired consistency is reached.
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3.
Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
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4.
Transfer dip to a serving bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
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5.
Best served cold.
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6.
Combine oil and egg in a large bowl and beat well.
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7.
Add remaining ingredients (except oil for frying) and stir until well combined.
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8.
Heat oil in a large frying pot or a deep fryer. Temperature of oil should be about 350F.
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9.
Dip shrimp into batter and roll around to coat on all sides.
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10.
Add shrimp to hot oil and fry for about 1 minute, or until golden brown.
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11.
Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towel.
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12.
Serve with prepared Olives Aioli Dip.
