Perfect Fried Shrimp

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on

Preparation

Step 1

In a shallow dish, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and cayenne pepper; mix well. In another shallow dish, beat eggs and milk with a fork until well combined.

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.

Dip shrimp in flour mixture then egg mixture and again in flour mixture, coating completely.

Cook shrimp about 1 minute per side, or until coating is golden. Drain on a paper towel-lined platter. Serve immediately.

Serves: 4