Fried Shrimps

Fried Shrimps

Ingredients

• Canola oil
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons Chile hot sauce (such as Cholula)
• 2 pounds large peeled, deveined raw shrimp
• 3/4 cup (about 3 1/4 oz.) all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup (about 2 7/8 oz.) cornmeal
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• For serving: lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, rémoulade (optional)

How To Make Fried Shrimps

• Step 1:  Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches in a large deep skillet; heat over medium-high to 370°F. While oil heats, whisk together eggs, milk, and hot sauce in a shallow dish; add shrimp to the mixture, and toss to coat. Whisk together flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a separate shallow dish.
• Step 2:  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°F over medium-high heat before adding each batch of shrimp.
• Step 3:  Serve fried shrimp with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, and rémoulade if desired.