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Perfect Fried Shrimp

Name: Perfect Fried Shrimp
Prep time: 22 min
Cook time: 34 min
Total time: 56 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Unknown
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

Total Time

56 min

22m prep · 34m cook

Servings

4 people

Rating

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Difficulty

Medium

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There truly is nothing better than a crispy, crunchy batch of fried shrimp. This easy, no-fuss recipe is perfect when that salty craving hits. Serve these lil' poppers in a po' boy or taco, or just enjoy them straight up with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, and rémoulade.

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

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

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

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.