Classic Fried Shrimp

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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)

Recipe

• 1 heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 365ºf in a deep fryer or heavy deep saucepan.
• 2 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.
• 3 coat shrimp with flour mixture. dip in egg mixture. drain off excess. coat lightly with crumbs.
• 4 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.