Ingredients
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3 cups canola oil, or as needed
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2 large eggs, beaten
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1 cup whole milk
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2 tablespoons chile hot sauce (such as Cholula®)
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2 pounds large peeled, deveined raw shrimp
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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2/3 cup cornmeal
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1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
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Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches in a large deep skillet; heat over medium-high to 370 degrees F (185 degrees C).
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Whisk together eggs, milk, and hot sauce in a shallow dish; add shrimp to mixture, and toss to coat. Whisk together flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a separate shallow dish.
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Remove 6 to 8 shrimp from egg mixture, shaking excess off; dredge in flour mixture. Place dredged shrimp in hot oil; fry until coating is golden and crisp, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining shrimp, bringing oil back to 370 degrees F(185 degrees C) over medium-high heat before adding each batch of shrimp.
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Cook's Notes:
If you like, you can easily dress up the flavors by adding your favorite spices, such as paprika, cumin, or more cayenne. Depending on the size of your shrimp, you may have to adjust your cooking time.
Editor's Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
368 | Calories |
17g | Fat |
26g | Carbs |
27g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 368 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 17g | 22% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 13% |
Cholesterol 257mg | 86% |
Sodium 1218mg | 53% |
Total Carbohydrate 26g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 2g | |
Protein 27g | 54% |
Vitamin C 2mg | 2% |
Calcium 142mg | 11% |
Iron 2mg | 10% |
Potassium 339mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.