Red Lobster Batter-Fried Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup oil
1 egg, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
3/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

2 quarts Oil for deep frying.
Preheat oil to 350 degrees. Combine 1/2 cup oil and egg; beat well. Add remaining ingredients except oil for frying and stir until well blended.
Dip shrimp into batter to coat. Drop shrimp into hot oil and fry for 30-60 seconds or until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towel.
Used with permission by Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture; Bob Crawford, Commissioner.
Chef's Tip:
Add a 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder to batter to make a much lighter crust, or use beer instead of milk for a barley flavor.