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Red Lobster's Batter-Fried Shrimp

Source of Recipe

Submitted by Brandon Johnstun From Red Lobster


Recipe Introduction

This is a very simple recipe, and lets you know you can get great recipes from restaurants and store products you use. Have the kids help you decide and look for recipes to get more enthusiastic eaters.

List of Ingredients

Tools

Large bowl
Spoon
Measuring cup
Measuring spoons, 1/4 Tsp, 1/2 Tsp, 3/4 Tsp
Fork
Slotted metal spoon
Deep fryer or heavy guage pan
Cooking thermometer
Paper towels



Ingredients

1 1/2 lb Shrimp, peeled & deveined
1/2 C Oil
1 Egg, beaten
1 C Flour
1/2 C Milk
1/2 Tsp Baking powder
3/4 Tsp Seasoned salt
1/4 Tsp Salt
Oil for deep frying




Recipe

Serves: 6
Time required: Prepare: 15 minutes Cook: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Average


Directions

1. Preheat oil to 350 degrees.

2. Combine 1/2 C oil and egg; beat well. Add remaining ingredients except oil for frying and stir until well blended.

3. Dip shrimp into batter to coat.

4. Drop shrimp into hot oil and fry for 30-60 seconds or until golden brown.

5. Remove with slotted spoon. Drain on paper towel.

Used with permission by Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture; Bob Crawford, Commissioner


Serve with

Rice dish, green salad, fresh fruit, and a smoothie.

Pasta with a light sauce, fruit salad with yogurt, asparugus.

Put on a hogie bun with tarter sauce, salad ingredients, and maybe a white cheese like mozarella, or provolone.


Variations

*Use different seasonings like lemon pepper, cayenne, cajun seasonings, citrus rinds, and anything you like.