Gulf coast fried shrimp

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsUnpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
4largesEggs, beaten
cupCommercial spicy French salad dressing
tablespoonLemon juice
¾teaspoonOnion powder
Vegetable oil
1⅓cupCrushed saltine crackers
cupCrushed corn flakes cereal
cupWhite cornmeal

Directions

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.