Chicken Fried Shrimp

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You have chicken fried chicken, chicken fried steak, so why not chicken fried shrimp? The savory buttermilk batter provides the perfect coating on these crispy fried crustaceans.

serves/makes:

ready in:
under 30 minutes

ingredients

2 pounds large shrimp
peanut or other oil for frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda

directions

Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tail on.

Heat the oil in a deep fryer or deep pan to 350 degrees F.

In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and garlic powder.

In another shallow dish, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix well.

Dip the shrimp in the flour, tapping off any excess. Then dip the shrimp in the buttermilk mixture, coating completely and letting any excess liquid drip off. Dredge the shrimp again in the flour. Repeat with all the shrimp.

Add the coated shrimp to the hot oil in batches so they aren't crowded. Fry for 2 minutes or until golden brown and the shrimp are cooked through. Remove from the oil with a slotted spoon and let drain on paper toweling while you repeat with the remaining shrimp.

Serve the chicken fried shrimp warm with cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, or other dipping sauce.