Recipes

Southern Fried Shrimp

Prep Time:

15 Minutes

Level:

beginner

Serves:

Rating:

submitted by: Lindsey G

Ingredients:

3 cups large peeled and deveined shrimp
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 egg, well beaten
1/2 cup half-and-half or milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
oil for deep frying

Preparation Instructions:

Season shrimp with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the pepper; let stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes. Combine egg, cream, cornmeal, flour, baking powder and remaining salt in small mixing bowl; mix until well blended and smooth. Heat oil in deep fryer to 350°. Add batter mixture to shrimp; stir until shrimp are well coated. Drop shrimp in deep, hot fat in batches. Fry until light golden brown, about 2 to 4 minutes.

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