Batter-Fried Shrimp

• Total Time: 50 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 1 ½ lbs shrimp , peeled & deveined
• ½ cup oil
• 1 egg , beaten
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup milk
• ¾ teaspoon seasoning salt
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• oil (for deep frying)

Directions:

1. Preheat oil to 350 degrees.
2. Combine 1/2 cup oil and egg; beat well.
3. Add remaining ingredients except oil for frying and stir until well blended.
4. Dip shrimp into batter to coat.
5. Drop shrimp into hot oil and fry for 30-60 seconds or until golden brown.
6. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towel.
7. Add a 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder to batter to make a much lighter crust, or use beer instead of milk for a barley flavor.

Reviews

[mailbelle]

These were nice and crispy when first taken out of the fryer, but after sitting for just a bit, the batter lost its crispiness, so by the time we'd fried the last of the shrimp, the first ones were somewhat soggy. Very easy to do though.

[Chef #832645]

Very good. I will reduce the salt next time as shrimp taste salty to me already.

[Adria82]

These were delightful and simple to make! It only took 30 minutes MAX. Rather than seasoned salt I used salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. I also used the baking soda, as recommended. I had leftover batter, so I fried some asparagus and that was yummy, too! My DH and I put the shrimp on our salad, but they're a great pop-in-the mouth snack, too. Thanks for sharing this with us! :o)