Red Lobster Batter-Fried Shrimp

• shrimp, peeled and deveined↗1⁄2 lb
• oil1⁄2 cup
• egg, beaten↗1
• all-purpose flour↗1 cup
• milk↗1⁄2 cup
• seasoning salt↗3⁄4 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄4 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   2 quarts Oil for deep frying.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   Used with permission by Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture; Bob Crawford, Commissioner.

5. 5

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