Classic Fried Shrimp
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 3 Min
Serves 4 Servings
Difficulty Easy
Ingredients
- Crisco® Frying Oil Blend
- 1/2 C. all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. Spice Islands® Onion Salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1/4 tsp. Spice Islands® Garlic Powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 C. water
- 1 C. Panko bread crumbs or coarse dry unseasoned bread crumbs
- 1 lb. uncooked large shrimp (about 35)
- Lemon wedges
- Seafood cocktail sauce
- Tartar sauce
Directions
- HEAT 2 to 3 inches oil to 365ºF in a deep fryer or heavy deep saucepan.
- COMBINE flour, salt, onion salt, pepper and garlic powder in shallow bowl. Beat eggs and water in separate shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl.
- COAT shrimp with flour mixture. Dip in egg mixture. Drain off excess. Coat lightly with crumbs.
- FRY shrimp, a few at a time, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn as needed for even browning. Drain on paper towels. Serve with lemon wedges and cocktail and/or tartar sauce if desired.
