~Gulf Coast Fried Shrimp~
Source of Recipe
The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Cookbook
Recipe Introduction
Recipes and Reflections from Forrest Gump.
"Well, destiny is when you're born to do somehthing, but you don't know what it is."
List of Ingredients
- 2 pounds
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 2/3 cup commercial spicy French salad dressing
- 1 1/2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 3/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 1/3 cups crushed saltine crackers
- 2/3 cup crushed corn flakes cereal
- 1/3 cup white cornmeal
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Peel shrimp, leaving tails intact; devein, if desired. Place shrimp in a large shallow dish. Combine eggs and next 3 ingredients; pour over shrimp, stirring gently. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375 degrees. Combine cracker crumbs, cereal, and cornmeal. Remove shrimp from marinade, discarding marinade. Dredge shrimp in cracker mixture, and fry, a few at a time until golden brown. Drain.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings.
Final Comments
Mama always told me miracles happen every day. Now some people don't think so. But they do.
'Forrest Gump'
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