Fried Shrimp Recipe
12 Shrimp, fried & served with fresh lemon, cocktail sauce and steak fries.
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Ingredients
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Fried Shrimp Ingredients
Method
Fried Shrimp Preparation Directions
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
Rinse and pat dry the shrimp. Set aside.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In one bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk. In a third bowl, place bread crumbs.
- 3
Bread the Shrimp
Dip each shrimp first in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, and finally coat with bread crumbs. Set aside on a plate.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot (about 350°F or 175°C).
- 5
Fry the Shrimp
Carefully add breaded shrimp to the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 6
