Shrimp Basket Recipe
7 Fried Jumbo Shrimp served with fries
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Ingredients
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Fried Jumbo Shrimp
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the batter
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and paprika. In another bowl, whisk the egg and milk together.
- 2
Coat the shrimp
Dip each shrimp first into the egg mixture, then coat with the flour mixture, ensuring they are fully covered.
- 3
Heat the oil
In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Fry the shrimp
Carefully add the coated shrimp to the hot oil in batches. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Serve with fries
Serve the fried shrimp hot alongside crispy fries.