Cracker Breaded Deep-Fried Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs unpeeled large raw shrimp
27 Ritz crackers, crushed (about 1-1/2 cups, or use a similar butter cracker)
1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 -3 drops Tabasco sauce (to taste)
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
vegetable oil (for frying)

Preparation

Peel the shrimp, devein and leave the tails on .
In a bowl mix together the crushed Ritz crackers, flour, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and seasoned salt.
In another bowl mix/whisk together the buttermilk and egg, Tabasco and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until well combined.
Holding the shrimp by the tail dip the shrimp into the buttermilk mixture, then dredge into the cracker mixture.
Pour about 3 inches of oil into a large deep heavy-duty skillet or a cast-iron skillet (or use a deep fryer) heat oil to 375 degrees.
Holding the shrimp by the tail carefully place the shrimp into hot oil.
Fry in batches for about 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
Drain on a wire rack with paper towels under the rack (do not place the cooked shrimp directly onto the paper towels or they will become soft).