Simple but classy shrimp meal is this quick recipe for shrimp scampi. It makes a fantastic meal when combined with garlic bread and a salad.
| Prep Time: | 10 mins |
| Cook Time: | 45 mins |
| Additional Time: | 15 mins |
| Total Time: | 1 hr 10 mins |
| Servings: | 6 |
| Yield: | 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 1 gallon peanut oil, or as needed
- 1 ½ pounds chicken wings
- 1 ½ pounds chicken legs
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere’s®), or more to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Liberally coat chicken pieces with Creole seasoning.
- Place 6 to 7 pieces chicken at a time into the hot oil. Cook until skin turns light brown and pieces float, 9 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and drain on paper towels before transferring to a baking sheet. Repeat to fry remaining batches.
- Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Cool for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
- I usually cook 6 to 7 pieces at a time depending on the size of the pot.
- We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 740 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 99 mg |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 30 g |
| Saturated Fat | 10 g |
| Sodium | 336 mg |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 68 g |
| Unsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Reviews
Made as written using legs and liked the idea of minimal ingredients. The reason I am only giving 3 stars is due to preparation. The chicken gets nice and crispy in the hot oil but you lose that crisp after it bakes in the oven. I recommend to just keep cooking it longer in the hot oil and only using the oven to keep it warm while you finish frying the rest.