French Fried Shrimp
2012-11-11- Course: Main Dishes
- Yield : 6
- Servings : 6
- Prep Time : 20m
- Cook Time : 6m
- Ready In : 26m
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Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 1/2 pound shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 1/2 tsp red pepper
- oil for frying
Directions
Step 1
Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Mix together egg, milk and tablespoon corn oil; add to flour mixture. Stir until smooth.
Step 2
Dip shrimp into batter; drain well. Pour corn oil into heavy, sturdy flat bottom 3 quart saucepan, filling utensil no more than one third full. Heat the oil over medium heat to 375°.
Step 3
Carefully add shrimp, a few at a time. Fry 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.
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