Prep Time::25 mins
Cook Time::5 mins
Total Time::30 mins
Servings::6
Yield::30 shrimp
Ingredients
vegetable oil for frying
½ cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 ½ teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 eggs
1 teaspoon milk
30 frozen medium shrimp, thawed, shelled, and deveined
¼ cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot), or to taste
Directions
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Whisk flour, lemon pepper seasoning, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne together in a bowl. Whisk eggs and milk together in a separate bowl.
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Dip each shrimp in egg mixture, then dredge in flour mixture to evenly coat. Transfer shrimp to a baking sheet until ready to fry. Sprinkle additional flour as needed to fully cover.
Cook shrimp, 8 to 10 at a time, in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through on the inside, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
Toss shrimp with hot sauce in a large bowl until completely coated.
Cook's Notes:
We buy a bag of frozen, peeled shrimp that you find in your grocer's cooler in the seafood section.
Thaw shrimp overnight in the refrigerator or a sealed plastic bag placed in a bowl of cold water for about 15 minutes.
Editor's Notes:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.