Fried Shrimp

Ask me what my favorite food is . . . fried shrimp is the easy answer.  I LOVE fried shrimp!  This recipe never disappoints!!

1/2 cup cornstarch

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

3 large eggs

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs

1 1/2 lbs peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp

Vegetable oil for shallow frying

Kosher salt and pepper

Cocktail Sauce (recipe follows)

Combine the cornstarch and flour in one bowl, then beat the eggs and 1/2 cup water in a second bowl.  In a third bowl, combine the panko and seasoned breadcrumbs.  Bread the shrimp by dipping them first in the flour mixture, then the egg wash, then the breadcrumbs. 

Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat to 350 degrees.

Fry the shrimp in batches until golden and crispy, approximately 2 minutes.  Drain on paper towel lined plate and season with salt and pepper.  Serve with Cocktail Sauce.

Cocktail Sauce:

1 cup ketchup

1 Tbsp horseradish

1 Tbsp lemon juice

1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

Stir the ingredients together in a bowl.  Chill until ready to serve.