Fried Shrimp

Ingredients

• Peanut oil for deep-frying
• 2 pounds small, large or jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails intact
• 1 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup cracker meal

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    828 calories; 57 grams fat; 10 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 25 grams monounsaturated fat; 17 grams polyunsaturated fat; 26 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 3 grams sugars; 53 grams protein; 464 milligrams cholesterol; 336 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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2 to 6 servings

Preparation

1. Heat 3 inches of oil to 365 degrees in a Dutch oven.
2. 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.
3. Roll the shrimp in the cracker meal and shake off excess.
4. 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.

10 minutes