Crisp Fried Shrimp

6 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. medium size shrimp
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c. light cream or half and half
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. bread crumbs
  • vegetable oil for frying

Directions

  1. 1
    Shell and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact.
  2. 2
    In small bowl, beat eggs, cream and salt until well blended.
  3. 3
    Pour into shallow dish or pie plate.
  4. 4
    Measure bread crumbs onto wax paper.
  5. 5
    Dip shrimp into egg mixture, then bread crumbs, coating well. Refrigerate in single layer on cookie sheet for 1 hour.
  6. 6
    Pour oil into a medium size saucepan to a 2-inch depth.
  7. 7
    Heat to 350°.
  8. 8
    Fry shrimp, a few at a time, about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon to a paper towel to drain.
  9. 9
    Keep in 250° oven until all the shrimp are cooked.

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