Crunchy Fried Shrimp

Name: Crunchy Fried Shrimp
Ingredients: 2 lbs peeled jumbo shrimp; Crisco shortening, melted in deep fryer (till full by manufacturer standards); 2/3 cup flour; 1 1/3 cups cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 6 egg whites; 2/3 cup water; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; corn flake crumbs

10 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 lbs peeled jumbo shrimp
Crisco shortening, melted in deep fryer (till full by manufacturer standards)
2/3 cup flour
1 1/3 cups cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
6 egg whites
2/3 cup water
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
corn flake crumbs

Directions

1

In a medium bowl, stir flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, egg whites, water and oil together with a whisk.
2

Pour out a liberal amount of cornflake crumbs on a dinner plate.
3

Roll each shrimp well into batter mixture and quickly roll in cornflake crumbs.
4

Deep fry shrimp about 7 at a time till golden brown.
5

Drain on paper towels.
6

Serve with cocktail and/or tartar sauce.