Fried Shrimp

8 ingredients
23 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined, leaving end part of shell on
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 c. flour
  • 1/2 c. evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 c. cold water
  • 2 c. fine bread crumbs
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • cayenne pepper to taste

Directions

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    In medium bowl,
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    beat
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    egg,
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    adding evaporated milk and water. Split each
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    shrimp
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    two-thirds
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    of its length.
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    Season generously with the
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    salt, black pepper and cayenne.
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    Dip each shrimp in the egg
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    batter,
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    then
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    roll
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    in
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    flour,
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    dip in egg batter again and roll in bread crumbs.
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    Heat oil in a deep fat fryer to 375° and fry
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    for
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    3
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    to
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    4
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    minutes.
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    Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite sauce.

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