Deep Fried Shrimp

Name: Deep Fried Shrimp
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb Shrimp; 1 Egg; 1 cup Milk; 2 cup Self Rising Flour; 1 1/2 tsp Cajun Seasoning; 1 1/2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning; 1 1/2 tsp Lemon Pepper

Alan Bacho @ilikefood

This quick shrimp recipe can be an appetizer or a main dish. It is very easy to overcook shrimp so please be careful. You can alter the spices in the recipe to your taste.

Alan Bacho @ilikefood

This quick shrimp recipe can be an appetizer or a main dish. It is very easy to overcook shrimp so please be careful. You can alter the spices in the recipe to your taste.

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Ingredients

30 mins

4 servings

1 lbShrimp
Egg Mixture
1Egg
1 cupMilk
Dry Coating
2 cupSelf Rising Flour
1 1/2 tspCajun Seasoning
1 1/2 tspOld Bay Seasoning
1 1/2 tspLemon Pepper

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Steps

30 mins

1

Peel and devein shrimp. Leave tail shell on. (If shrimp is extra large or jumbo butterfly them)
2

Mix egg and milk in large bowl. Add shrimp to bowl.
3

Mix remaining dry ingredients in another large bowl.
4

Take a few shrimp at a time from the egg/milk mixture and coat with the dry coating.
5

Place coated shrimp on a plate to rest.
6

After 5 minutes return all the shrimp to the dry ingredients and coat again.
7

Heat oil to 350°F in a deep fryer or heavy pan.
8

In small batches shake off excess dry coating and deep fry for 2-3 minutes. Drain on plate covered with a paper towel.
9

Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauces. We use cocktail and ranch mixed with hot sauce.