Fried Crayfish

Name: Fried Crayfish
Ingredients: 1 pound crayfish tails, peeled; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1/2 cup milk; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; Vegetable oil; Cocktail sauce

8 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1 pound crayfish tails, peeled
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Vegetable oil
Cocktail sauce

Directions

1

Sprinkle crayfish tails with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set aside.
2

Combine milk, eggs, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium mixing bowl; mix well. Add crayfish, and stir until moistened.
3

Combine flour, remaining salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl; mix well. Add half of crayfish tails, tossing gently until well coated. Repeat procedure with remaining crayfish.
4

Heat 1/2 inch oil in a 9-inch skillet to 350°. Fry crayfish tails, a few at a time, until lightly browned; drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with cocktail sauce.