Yield: 6 Servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
2 pounds | Unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp |
4 larges | Eggs, beaten |
⅔ cup | Commercial spicy French salad dressing |
1½ tablespoon | Lemon juice |
¾ teaspoon | Onion powder |
\N \N | Vegetable oil |
1⅓ cup | Crushed saltine crackers |
⅔ cup | Crushed corn flakes cereal |
⅓ cup | White cornmeal |
Peel shrimp, leaving tails intact; devein if desired. Place shrimp in a large shallow dish. Combine eggs and next 3 ingredients; pour over shrimp, stirring gently. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375 degrees.
Combine cracker crumbs, cereal and cornmeal. Remove shrimp from marinade, discarding marinade. Dredge shrimp in cracker mixture, and fry, a few at a time, until golden. Drain.