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"Red Lobster's Batter Shrimp"

"Red Lobster's Batter Shrimp"

Ingredients:

1½ pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined

½ cup oil

1 egg, beaten

1 cup all-purpose flour

½ cup milk

¾ tsp. seasoned salt

¼ tsp. salt

Oil for deep frying

Preparation:

1. Preheat oil to 350 degrees. Combine ½ cup oil and egg; beat well. Add remaining ingredients except oil for frying and stir until well blended.

2. Dip shrimp into batter to coat. Drop shrimp into hot oil and fry for 30-60 seconds or until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towel.

Chef's Tip:

Add a ½ tsp. of baking powder to batter to make a much lighter crust, or use beer instead of milk for a barley flavor.

Beverage suggestions:

Light lager, dark or amber beer


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