Crisp Fried Shrimp

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. medium size shrimp
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 c. light cream or half and half
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 c. bread crumbs
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Shell and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact.
  2. In small bowl, beat eggs, cream and salt until well blended.
  3. Pour into shallow dish or pie plate.
  4. Measure bread crumbs onto wax paper.
  5. Dip shrimp into egg mixture, then bread crumbs, coating well. Refrigerate in single layer on cookie sheet for 1 hour.
  6. Pour oil into a medium size saucepan to a 2-inch depth.
  7. Heat to 350°.
  8. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, about 2 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon to a paper towel to drain.
  9. Keep in 250° oven until all the shrimp are cooked.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

368 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.3g 19% DV
Total Fat 19.3g 25% DV
Carbs 40g 15% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 2.6g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10244.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 248.8mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 118.3mg 39% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 258.3mcg 29% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 150.5mg 12% DV
Iron 1.9mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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