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Mac and Ernie's Fried Shrimp
Be sure to not over-cook the shrimp.
Course
Appetizer or Main
Cuisine
American
Keyword
deep-fried, shrimp
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
8
Calories
287
kcal
Author
Inspired by a recipe from Mac & Ernie's Roadside Eatery
Equipment
Deep Fryer
Pie Pans
Ingredients
1
pound
all-purpose flour
2
tablespoons
ground black pepper
1
tablespoon
kosher salt
2
teaspoons
Cajun seasoning
½
teaspoon
onion powder
2
large
eggs
12
ounces
evaporated milk
unsweetened
2
pounds
shrimp
tails on, peeled and deveined
vegetable oil
for frying
Instructions
Heat oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 360 F.
Combine the flour, pepper, salt, Cajun seasoning and onion powder in a bowl (I like to use a pie plate).
Beat the eggs in another bowl.
Add the evaporated milk and beat to combine.
Working in batches, dip the shrimp in the egg mixture.
Shake off excess then roll in the flour mixture. Shake off excess.
Fry 2 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
Notes
Serve with cocktail sauce.
Nutrition
Calories:
287
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
49
g
|
Protein:
11
g
|
Fat:
5
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.01
g
|
Cholesterol:
59
mg
|
Sodium:
937
mg
|
Potassium:
240
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin A:
424
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
135
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg