Perfect Fried Shrimp

Ingredients

• 3 cups canola oil , or as needed
• 2 large eggs , beaten
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons hot sauce
• 2 pounds raw shrimp
• 0.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.67 cups cornmeal
• 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches in a large deep skillet; heat over medium-high to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C).

2. 2

   Whisk together eggs, milk, and hot sauce in a shallow dish; add shrimp to mixture, and toss to coat. Whisk together flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a separate shallow dish.

3. 3

   Remove 6 to 8 shrimp from egg mixture, shaking excess off; dredge in flour mixture. Place dredged shrimp in hot oil; fry until coating is golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining shrimp, bringing oil back to 370 degrees F(185 degrees C) over medium-high heat before adding each batch of shrimp.