Fried Shrimp

Name: Fried Shrimp
Ingredients: Peanut oil for deep-frying; 2 pounds small, large or jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails intact; 1 cup milk; 2 large eggs; 1 cup cracker meal

5 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

Peanut oil for deep-frying
2 pounds small, large or jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails intact
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 cup cracker meal

Directions

1

Heat 3 inches of oil to 365 degrees in a Dutch oven.
2

Place the shrimp in a medium bowl.
3

Mix the milk and eggs in a glass measure with a fork until blended and pour over the shrimp.
4

Toss the shrimp until coated and drain in a colander.
5

Roll the shrimp in the cracker meal and shake off excess.
6

Fry the shrimp till golden, turning as necessary, 1 to 2 minutes.
7

Remove with a strainer or Chinese spider (also called a skimmer) and shake off the excess oil.
8

Serve with tartar sauce, if desired.