CLASSIC FRIED SHRIMP

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Not too many people here in Louisiana don't like fried shrimp. Can serve as a shrimp platter with a side of potato salad or fries...or how 'bout shrimp po' boys.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Healthy

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

vegetable oil
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 cup panko breadcrumbs or 1 cup dry unseasoned breadcrumbs
1 lb large shrimp, uncooked peeled and deveined (about 35)
lemon wedge (optional)
seafood cocktail sauce (optional)
tartar sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.8, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 236.2, Sodium 1312.8, Carbohydrate 18.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.6, Protein 21.2

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