Lulu's Perfect Fried Shrimp

Submitted by Brookelynne26

"From Crazy Sista Cooking"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• Creole seasoning

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
• 4 teaspoons granulated onion
• 1⁄4 cup paprika
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons white pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano

• Frying Flour

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons creole seasoning
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper

• Shrimp

• 2 cups whole milk
• 2 lbs peeled deveined shrimp
• 6 cups peanut oil or 6 cups vegetable oil, enough to fill a skillet 2 inches deep

directions

1. Mix all ingredients for the creole seasoning together and store any extra in an air tight container.
2. Combine all the ingredients for the frying flour in a bowl and set aside.
3. Place milk in a separate bowl. Heat oil to 355 degrees F. Working with a few shrimp at a time , dredge in the flour, dip in milk, then dredge through flour again.
4. Gently drop in hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Work in batches and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.