How to make Fried Shrimp
Ingredients
canola oil
2 large eggs, scrambled
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons hot sauce (like cola)
2 lb large raw deveined shrimp, peeled and deveined
3/4 c all-purpose flour
2/3 cup (about 2 7/8 ounces) cornmeal
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
To serve: lemon slices, cocktail sauce, remoulade (optional)
Instructions:
Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches in a large frying pan; Heat above medium to 370 degrees Fahrenheit.
While oil heats, whisk together eggs, milk and hot sauce in shallow dish; Add the shrimp to the mixture and stir until coated.
Whisking flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper & cayenne pepper in separate shallow dish.
Remove 6-8 shrimp from egg mixture, shaking off excess. Weasel in the flour mixture.
Put the crushed prawns in the hot oil. Fry until coating is golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes.
Lift with a slotted spoon onto a baking sheet lined with paper towel. Repeat with remaining shrimp, returning oil to 370°F over medium-high heat before adding each batch of shrimp.
Enjoy !