Crunchy Fried Shrimp

KS Farmwife's Note:

I've guessed on cook time here. These are the crunchiest shrimp I've had outside of a restaurant! This makes alot, but if you are going to make these you may as well go all out!! Everyone loves them! These have received so many mixed reviews that I thought maybe I should mention that I deep fry them in a Presto Fry Daddy and not very many at a time. I never said they were easy...and I get better each time I do it. Thanks for giving them so much attention!

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 2 lbs peeled jumbo shrimp
• Crisco shortening , melted in deep fryer (till full by manufacturer standards)
• 2⁄3; cup flour
• 1 1⁄3; cups cornstarch
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 6 egg whites
• 2⁄3; cup water
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• corn flake crumbs

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, stir flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, egg whites, water and oil together with a whisk.
2. Pour out a liberal amount of cornflake crumbs on a dinner plate.
3. Roll each shrimp well into batter mixture and quickly roll in cornflake crumbs.
4. Deep fry shrimp about 7 at a time till golden brown.
5. Drain on paper towels.
6. Serve with cocktail and/or tartar sauce.

Reviews

[gwynn]

These were so nice and crunchy. My DH said he really did like them. This is a keeper for sure. Thanks for posting this recipe.

[Chef #1442820]

Great recipe! I used panko crumbs because that's what I had on hand and they turned out wonderful! I also added some old bay to the batter. I will definately be making these again!

[Dori S]

Excellent recipe because the breading is light so the shrimp flavor comes through. Best fried shrimp I've made or had in restaurants. Trying it with clams next. Thanx!