Batter fried shrimp
Batter fried shrimp recipe in the seafood category
Recipe ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, stirred before measuring
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 pounds fresh or frozen whole shrimp
- Oil (for deep-fat frying)
- Choice of sauces
Recipe method:
- Beat together eggs and milk until frothy.
- Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
- Add to egg mixture. Add oil and beat until mixture is smooth and well blended. Set aside.
- Remove shells from shrimp, leaving tails on.
- If shrimp are frozen, remove shells under running cold water.
- Cut partway through lengthwise along outside curve.
- Lift out vein. Wash shrimp and flatten so they stay open. Drain well on paper towels.
- Place enough oil or shortening to more than cover shrimp in a deep-fat fryer or kettle and heat to 375 degrees F.
- Dip shrimp into batter, one at a time, and fry, a few at a time, about 4 minutes, or until golden brown and puffy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately with your choice of sauces.
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