Fried Shrimp To Die For Food

FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine the cornstarch and flour in one bowl, then beat the eggs and 1/2 cup water in a second bowl. In a third bowl, combine the panko and seasoned breadcrumbs. Bread the shrimp by dipping them first in the flour mix, then the egg wash, then the breadcrumbs.
• Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat to 350 degrees F.
• Fry the shrimp in batches until golden and crispy, approximately 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt and pepper. Serve with Cocktail Sauce.
• Stir together the ketchup and horseradish in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.

CLASSIC RESTAURANT-STYLE FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat cooking oil to 350 -375 degrees F.
• Peel and clean the shrimp, rinsing under cold running water.**this is when you can butterfly the shrimp if you like. Cut through the shrimp to open it up without completely cutting through the flesh.
• Place the shrimp in the prepared egg wash completely covering. Remove and allow to drain briefly.
• Place the egg-washed shrimp into the bread crumbs. Lightly pat bread crumbs onto the shrimp to completely coat.
• Fry the shrimp until golden brown. Depending upon your frying method this could be 2-4 minutes
• Allow shrimp to drain on a rack or paper towels before serving
• Serve with Cocktail and tartar sauce
• Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl, and refrigerate until needed.
• Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl, and refrigerate until needed. *If you like a spicier cocktail sauce add more horseradish.

FRIED SHRIMP TO DIE FOR

Steps:

• Insert a knife 3/4 of the way below the head of 1 shrimp and cut down the center of the shrimp's back to the tail. Open shrimp with your fingers so it lies flat. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
• Pour flour onto a shallow plate. Whisk eggs and water together in a small bowl to make egg wash.
• Place saltine crackers in a large resealable bag. Crush into fine crumbs using a rolling pin. Pour crumbs onto a plate.
• Coat each shrimp with flour. Dip in egg wash; roll in cracker crumbs on both sides. Transfer to a large plate. Refrigerate shrimp for 2 hours.
• Heat 1 inch vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp until golden brown, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper-towel lined plate.

CLASSIC FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 365ºF 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.

FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat 3 inches of oil to 365 degrees in a Dutch oven.
• Place the shrimp in a medium bowl. Mix the milk and eggs in a glass measure with a fork until blended and pour over the shrimp. Toss the shrimp until coated and drain in a colander.
• Roll the shrimp in the cracker meal and shake off excess.
• Fry the shrimp till golden, turning as necessary, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with a strainer or Chinese spider (also called a skimmer) and shake off the excess oil. Serve with tartar sauce, if desired.

EASY FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel, devein and wash shrimp.
• In a medium bowl beat eggs with a fork until well blended.
• Put shrimp in eggs and mix so all shrimp is coated with eggs.
• Put saltine crackers in plastic bag and crush with rolling pin.
• Don't roll them too fine.
• Heat oil in pan.
• Add shrimp to the cracker crumbs, a few at a time and coat well.
• Drop into hot oil and fry until golden brown.
• Remove and drain on paper towels.
• Do not over cook as this toughens the shrimp.
• The amount of crackers and eggs you use depends on the amount of shrimp you want to fry.
• The more shrimp, the more crackers and eggs.
• Preparation time also depends on the amount of shrimp you are frying.