Old Bay Fried Shrimp
Description
Old Bay fried shrimp are first soaked in milk and eggs before being coated in an Old Bay and cornmeal blend. This recipe is sure to be a new favorite.
Ingredients
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1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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3 large eggs, or more as needed
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2 cups milk, or more as needed
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peanut oil for frying
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 cups yellow cornmeal
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1/2 cup seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
Directions
1
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.
2
Whisk eggs in a large bowl; whisk in milk. Place shrimp in egg-milk mixture; soak 1 hour.
3
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4
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.
5
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.