Classic Fried Shrimp

Name: Classic Fried Shrimp
Ingredients: Crisco(R) Frying Oil Blend; 1/2 cup Pillsbury BEST All Purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon onion salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup water; 1 cup panko bread crumbs or coarse dry unseasoned bread crumbs; 1 pound uncooked large shrimp about 35, peeled and deveined, with tails intact; lemon wedges; seafood cocktail sauce; tartar sauce

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

Crisco(R) Frying Oil Blend
1/2 cup Pillsbury BEST All Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 large eggs
1/4 cup water
1 cup panko bread crumbs or coarse dry unseasoned bread crumbs
1 pound uncooked large shrimp about 35, peeled and deveined, with tails intact
lemon wedges
seafood cocktail sauce
tartar sauce

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.