Almond Fried Shrimp
From chefmeow 17 years ago
- 10 minutes to make
- Serves 6
ALMOND FRIED SHRIMP This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Darby Estate in Argyle Texas in 1998. Tried and true. This is always a big hit when we serve them at our card parties. Read more I ususallly triple the recipe. See less
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour shopping list
- 1/8 teaspoon salt shopping list
- 2 cups milk shopping list
- 4 eggs shopping list
- 12 uncooked jumbo shrimp shopping list
- 1-1/2 cups sliced almonds shopping list
- 6 cups vegetable oil shopping list
How to make it
- Peel devein and butterfly shrimp leaving tails intact.
- Line large baking sheet with waxed paper.
- Place flour in medium bowl then add salt.
- Whisk milk and eggs in large bowl.
- Dredge shrimp in seasoned flour then shake off excess then dip in milk mixture.
- Press almonds over shrimp coating all but tails then place on prepared sheet.
- Curl tails up over shrimp then cover with foil and freeze for 2 hours.
- Heat oil in heavy large saucepan to 350.
- Add frozen shrimp to oil in batches and cook until deep golden brown about 3 minutes.
- Transfer to paper towels using slotted spoon and allow to drain.
- Place on serving platter with cocktail sauce, tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
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