Easy Cornmeal Fried Shrimp
Crispy fried shrimp, coated in an egg, milk, and cornmeal batter, makes a tender main dish or appetizer.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 200 F and prepare a baking sheet with a rack and paper towels.
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Peel shrimp, leaving tails on, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
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Heat about 3 inches of vegetable oil to 360 F in a deep saucepan or fryer.
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Whisk milk and egg in a medium bowl, then add the shrimp and let stand for 3 to 4 minutes.
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In another bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and a dash of black pepper.
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Dip the shrimp into the dry mixture to coat thoroughly, shaking off excess.
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Fry coated shrimp in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown, then drain on paper towels and transfer to the warm oven.
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Sprinkle the fried shrimp with salt and pepper to taste.