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G I Batter-Fried Shrimp

Recipe #256823 | 1½ hours | 45 min prep | SERVES 8 -10 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: GIBride

This is a recipe that my husband concocted as a correction to my mistake.

Posted on: Oct 3, 2007

Ingredients

  • lbs shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 3 egg, beaten
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • ounces zatarains bake and crisp mix (Chicken or Seafood flavors will work)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • dash salt
  • dash garlic powder
  • dash black pepper
  • oil (for frying, Canola or Peanut is best)
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Heat oil in a non-stick skillet.
    2. 2
      Combine 1/2 cup of oil with eggs. Beat well.
    3. 3
      Add remaining ingredients making sure that the mix is nice and thick.
    4. 4
      Dip the shrimp into batter to coat them. Make sure that the batter is sticking properly to the shrimp so that it will fry properly.
    5. 5
      Drop shrimp into the hot oil in the skillet. Fry for about a minute or until you notice that it is golden brown. Don't evercook them, it will make them tough!
    6. 6
      Use a spatula or splotted spoon to remove the fried shrimp. Have a large platter ready with newspaper/paper towels to drain the grease.
    7. 7
      Repeat as many batches as needed. With a standard skillet it will take about 5 batches at least until all are cooked.
    8. 8
      Be sure to disinfect counter tops/oven surfaces, and sinks used to prepare shrimp to prevent food poisoning and reduce fish smell.
    9. 9
      Keep peelings and shrimp refuse sealed in a ziplock bag and dispose of it promptly or store in freezer until trash day.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (233g)

    Recipe makes 8 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    zatarains bake and crisp mix

    Calories 395
    Calories from Fat 172 (43%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 19.1g 29%
    Saturated Fat 3.3g 16%
    Monounsaturated Fat 5.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 8.9g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 340mg 113%
    Sodium 305mg 12%
    Potassium 381mg 10%
    Total Carbohydrate 14.4g 4%
    Dietary Fiber 0.4g 1%
    Sugars 0.2g
    Protein 39.1g 78%
    Vitamin A 419mcg 8%
    Vitamin B6 0.2mg 11%
    Vitamin B12 2.3mcg 37%
    Vitamin C 3mg 6%
    Vitamin E 4mcg 15%
    Calcium 119mg 11%
    Iron 4mg 25%

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