FRIED SHRIMP

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Provided by Jonathan Reynolds

Categories     dinner, appetizer, main course

Time 10m

Yield 2 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

Peanut oil for deep-frying
2 pounds small, large or jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails intact
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 cup cracker meal

Steps:

  • Heat 3 inches of oil to 365 degrees in a Dutch oven.
  • Place the shrimp in a medium bowl. Mix the milk and eggs in a glass measure with a fork until blended and pour over the shrimp. Toss the shrimp until coated and drain in a colander.
  • Roll the shrimp in the cracker meal and shake off excess.
  • Fry the shrimp till golden, turning as necessary, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with a strainer or Chinese spider (also called a skimmer) and shake off the excess oil. Serve with tartar sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 797, UnsaturatedFat 43 grams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 58 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 1350 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Christopher Adam
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up leftover shrimp.


Barakat Delivery
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These shrimp are delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Jm Rakib hasan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my shrimp turned out really tough. I think I might have overcooked them.


isabella Nivalinna
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These shrimp are so good! I will definitely be making them again.


Logan Mueller
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these shrimp without any problems.


John Noecker
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I made these shrimp for dinner last night and they were a huge hit! My kids loved them and so did my husband. I will definitely be making them again.


tihomir iordanov
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These fried shrimp are the best I've ever had! The breading was so light and crispy and the shrimp were cooked to perfection.


Global Allman
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's the perfect way to use up leftover shrimp.


Aki Akter
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This recipe was a total disaster! The shrimp were soggy and the breading was falling off. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Ch Mana 25
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the flavor was still good.


Hasnan razi
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These fried shrimp were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


Taeja.T Francis
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but these fried shrimp were surprisingly good! The breading was light and crispy and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone, even if they're not a seafood lover.


Aruqz Tee
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Oh my goodness, these fried shrimp were so crispy and delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. My family loved them and they will definitely be a repeat recipe in our house.


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