Fried Jumbo Gulf Shrimp

Fried Jumbo Gulf Shrimp

2 lbs of 26-30 count shrimp or Larger. 
Larger is easier to fry.  Preferred size is 21-25 or bigger.

Peel and devein shrimp, rinse well butterfly shrimp if you like.

butterflying a shrimp is cutting the back open where you removed the vein
cutting almost all the way to the other side and laying flat.  Makes a
nicer presentation.

mix 2 eggs in 1 cup of water.

soak shrimp in mixture for 30 seconds.

Coat in Italian bread crumbs.  You may then redip Shrimp in egg and
milk mixture and reroll in bread crumbs for a thicker breading.

If you butterflied the Shrimp make sure that the breading gets into
the cut.  Lay flat.

Can be done earlier and frozen in layers of wax paper until ready to fry.

Fry at 350 degrees until batter is a light to medium brown.  Do not overcook.

Serve with favorite shrimp sauce.

The best way for the best Fried shrimp is using the freshest shrimp.  Why not try ours.  It is shipped from our boats to your home.  It is the freshest you can get.  Check out our sale items.  Colossal shrimp is great for this recipe.