Gulf Coast Fried Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs unpeeled medium-large size shrimp
4 large eggs, beaten
2/3 cup commercial spicy French dressing
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon onion powder
vegetable oil
1 1/3 cups crushed saltine crackers
2/3 cup crushed corn flakes cereal
1/3 cup white cornmeal

Preparation

Peel shrimp, leaving the tails intact; devein.
Place shrimp in a large shallow bowl.
Combine eggs, French dressing, lemon juice and onion powder.
Pour over shrimp, stirring gently to coat.
Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Pour oil to depth of 2-inches into a dutch oven; heat to 375\u00b0F.
Combine cracker crumbs, crushed cornflakes, and cornmeal.
Remove shrimp from marinade, discarding marinate.
Dredge shrimp in cracker mixture and fry a few at a time until golden.
Drain shrimp on paper towels.