Ingredients :
- 1 pound uncooked shell-on shrimp
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup 2% milk
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- Oil for deep-fat frying
- Optional: Seafood cocktail sauce and lemon wedges
Directions :
- Peel and devein shrimp, leaving the tails on. Butterfly each shrimp along the outside curve. Open shrimp flat.
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, seafood seasoning and pepper. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Place bread crumbs in a third shallow bowl. Open shrimp flat. Dip shrimp in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then in bread crumbs, patting to help adhere.
- In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. If desired, serve with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.
