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Fried Shrimp Recipe

Kenya's Kitchen88
This fried shrimp recipe is up to par and filled with amazing flavor. From the crunchy outside to the bold exciting flavors from the inside. It’s one of the best seafood recipes that is out right now! 
 
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, seafood, Soul Food, Southern Cooking

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Ib Raw Shrimp (peeled & deveined)
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 to 2 Tbsp Hot sauce
  • 1 Tbsp Yellow Mustard
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 Tbsp Onion powder (For taste)
  • 2 Tbsp Garlic powder (For taste)
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon pepper seasoning
  • 2 tsp Old bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Oil (for frying)
  • Optional: Cocktail Sauce

Instructions
 

  • First, clean & prep the raw shrimp beforehand.
  • Peel & devein the shrimp, you may remove the tails if you like.
  • Pat dry the shrimp with a paper towel.
  • Next, Prepare the flour mixture. Season with the dry seasonings & whisk the seasonings into the flour. Set it aside.
  • Note: You may season both the shrimp & flour, it’s based on your preference.
  • Prepare the egg mixture. In a medium bowl: add the eggs, hot sauce, & yellow mustard. Whisk all the ingredients and set aside.
  • After the shrimp has been cleaned- dip the shrimp into the egg mixture. Shake off excess.
  • Coat the shrimp in the seasoned flour.
  • Then set the shrimp to the side on a baking sheet or wire rack.
  • In a frying pan or pot, heat up some oil to 350 degrees F. (Note: Add enough oil to cover the shrimp or about an inch of oil)
  • Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp in batches.
  • Allow the shrimp to fry for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown. (Note: stir or flip the shrimp over halve way through cooking time to ensure it’s cooked evenly)
  • Once the shrimp is properly cooked, drain the shrimp on paper towels.
  • Continue cooking the remaining shrimp in batches until it’s all done.
  • Serve with cocktail sauce and fresh French fries. Enjoy!
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