Classic Fried Shrimp

Name: Classic Fried Shrimp
Ingredients: vegetable oil; 1/2 cup flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon onion salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 large eggs; 2 tablespoons water; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs or 1 cup dry unseasoned breadcrumbs; 1 lb large shrimp, uncooked peeled and deveined (about 35); lemon wedge (optional); seafood cocktail sauce (optional); tartar sauce (optional)

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

vegetable oil
1/2 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons water
1 cup panko breadcrumbs or 1 cup dry unseasoned breadcrumbs
1 lb large shrimp, uncooked peeled and deveined (about 35)
lemon wedge (optional)
seafood cocktail sauce (optional)
tartar sauce (optional)

Directions

1

Heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 365°F in a deep fryer or heavy deep saucepan.
2

Combine flour, salt, onion salt, pepper and garlic powder in shallow bowl. Beat eggs and water in separate shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl.
3

Coat shrimp with flour mixture. Dip in egg mixture. Drain off excess. Coat lightly with crumbs.
4

Fry shrimp, a few at a time, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn as needed for even browning. Drain on paper towels. Serve with lemon wedges and cocktail and/or tartar sauce if desired.