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Fried Shrimp

Fried Shrimp

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There is no better way to put a simple seafood dish on the table than with some fried shrimp. The recipe is fast and yields a crispy, tasty result: you take plump, juicy shrimp and give them a dip in an egg wash, then a good coating of cornstarch and seasoned flour before they hit the fryer to turn golden. A dash of hot sauce, paprika and garlic powder lends it a bit of a spicy edge, and you can add taco seasoning if you like. It makes for an effortless dinner or a nice snack at a party. Just serve it up while it is hot with your choice of cocktail, tartar or ranch, or even some spicy mayo.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizers, Main Dishes
Cuisine: American, North American
Calories: 218
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

For the Wet Mixture
  • 1 pound large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard or Dijon mustard
For the Dry Coating
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning optional
For Frying
  • vegetable oil or canola oil for frying

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 set measuring cups
  • 1 set measuring spoons
  • 1 deep skillet or frying pan
  • 1 pair tongs
  • 1 slotted spoon or spider strainer
  • 1 plate or tray for coated shrimp
  • 1 paper towel-lined plate

Method
 

  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, hot sauce, and mustard.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, and taco seasoning.
  4. Dip each shrimp into the egg mixture, then coat it well in the seasoned flour mixture.
  5. Heat oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
  6. Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through.
  7. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  8. Serve hot with cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, ranch dressing, or spicy mayo.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 749mgPotassium: 106mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 397IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg

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