Fried Shrimp

Name: Fried Shrimp
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 to 6 servings
Ingredients: Peanut oil for deep-frying; 2 pounds small, large or jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails intact; 1 cup milk; 2 large eggs; 1 cup cracker meal

By Jonathan Reynolds

Total Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 4(35)
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Ingredients

Yield:2 to 6 servings

Peanut oil for deep-frying
2pounds small, large or jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails intact
1cup milk
2large eggs
1cup cracker meal

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Preparation

Step 1
Heat 3 inches of oil to 365 degrees in a Dutch oven.
Step 2
Place the shrimp in a medium bowl. Mix the milk and eggs in a glass measure with a fork until blended and pour over the shrimp. Toss the shrimp until coated and drain in a colander.
Step 3
Roll the shrimp in the cracker meal and shake off excess.
Step 4
Fry the shrimp till golden, turning as necessary, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with a strainer or Chinese spider (also called a skimmer) and shake off the excess oil. Serve with tartar sauce, if desired.

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J Collett7 years ago

I used corn meal mixed with Cajun spices and a bit of dill..This method is ideal...the draining before rolling into meal...assures a crisp out side and tender shrimp cooked in less than two minutes...and peanut oil is best because it smokes less... so easy wonderful

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