Classic Fried Shrimp
- vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs or 1 cup dry unseasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 lb large shrimp, uncooked peeled and deveined (about 35)
- lemon wedge (optional)
- seafood cocktail sauce (optional)
- tartar sauce (optional)
- Heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 365u0b0F in a deep fryer or heavy deep saucepan.
- Combine flour, salt, onion salt, pepper and garlic powder in shallow bowl. Beat eggs and water in separate shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl.
- Coat shrimp with flour mixture. Dip in egg mixture. Drain off excess. Coat lightly with crumbs.
- Fry shrimp, a few at a time, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn as needed for even browning. Drain on paper towels. Serve with lemon wedges and cocktail and/or tartar sauce if desired.
vegetable oil, flour, salt, onion salt, pepper, garlic, eggs, water, breadcrumbs, shrimp, lemon, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/classic-fried-shrimp-449889 (may not work)