GULLAH FRIED SHRIMP

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From the Ultimate Gullah, cookbook. "This award winning recipe has won The Ultimate Eating Restaurant People's and Taster's Choice Awards at festivals and cook-offs throughout the southeast. This dish inspired the restaurant's slogan, "food so great, you'll scrape your plate".

Provided by mightyro_cooking4u

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 23m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb shrimp
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons seasoning, Gullah Luv (or 2 T lemon Pepper)
1/4 cup flour (or 1/2 c of Da Ultimate Brea'dah or any "sto bought" seafood breader)
1/2 cup peanut oil (or vegetable oil)

Steps:

  • If frozen, thaw by allowing shrimp to thaw slowly in the bottom of the refrigerator ahead of time. Clean, peel and devein shrimp. Leave tails on. Rinse well. Sprinkle Gullah Luv Seasoning or Lemon Pepper over shrimp. Let sit covered for 10 minutes. Beat eggs to make wash. Dip each shrimp into the egg wash. Remove from egg wash and allow excess to drain off. Place into clean, dry Seafood Breader. (Or drop into paper or plastic bag filled with breader. Shake well.) Cover each piece well. Shake off excess batter. Drop into 350 degree oil. Allow to cook 2-3 minutes. (Do not overcook). Shrimp will become golden brown. Remove from oil. Allow to drain for one minute. Can be served with cocktail sauce or tartar sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.8, Fat 32.8, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 331.4, Sodium 220.9, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 28.6

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