Gulf Coast Fried Shrimp

Recipe Ingredients

2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
4 lbs	1816g / 64oz	Eggs - beaten (large)
2/3 cup	157ml	Commercial spicy French salad dressing
1 1/2 tablespoons	22ml	Lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon	3.8ml	Onion powder
		Vegetable oil - for frying
1 1/3 cups	194g / 6.8oz	Crushed saltine crackers
2/3 cup	41g / 1.4oz	Crushed corn flakes cereal
1/3 cup	20g / 0.7oz	White cornmeal

Recipe Instructions

Peel shrimp, leaving tails intact; devein, if desired. Place shrimp in a large shallow dish. Combine eggs and next 3 ingredients; pour over shrimp, stirring gently. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375 degrees. Combine cracker crumbs, cereal, and cornmeal. Remove shrimp from marinade, discarding marinade. Dredge shrimp in cracker mixture, and fry, a few at a time, until golden. Drain.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Cookbook

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