Whole Fried Shrimp


Photo: Sheri Wetherell
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Ingredients

2 parts cornmeal
1 part flour
salt and pepper
shrimp, with heads and shell on
vegetable oil for deep frying

Preparation

1
Heat vegetable oil on high in a stockpot
2
Combine dry ingredients in a bowl and mix.
3
Toss in shrimp and dust until thoroughly coated
4
Add shrimp to hot oil until they turn pink and slightly browned, but careful to not overcook (about 2-3 minutes for larger sized shrimp)

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These shrimp are great on their own or prepared with other seafood for a Fritto Misto. Serve with fresh lemon wedges or an aioli.

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fish
seafood

Yield:

1.0 servings

Added:

December 10, 2009

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