Perfect Fried Shrimp

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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.

Prep
22 min
Cook
34 min
Servings
Difficulty
Medium

Ingredients

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.

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