Old Bay Fried Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3 large eggs, or more as needed
- 2 cups milk, or more as needed
- peanut oil for frying
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups yellow cornmeal
- ½ cup seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)
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Instructions
- Place shrimp on a flat work surface. Slice horizontally through middle of each shrimp, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side.
- Whisk eggs in a large bowl; whisk in milk. Place shrimp in egg-milk mixture; soak 1 hour.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Whisk flour, cornmeal, and seafood seasoning together; transfer to a resealable plastic bag. Place 5 to 6 shrimp in the bag; shake well until coated. Place coated shrimp, unstacked, onto a plate. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
- Lower shrimp carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and opaque in centers, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
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