Ingredients:
Canola oil.
2 large eggs, beaten.
1 cup whole milk.
2 tablespoons chili hot sauce (like Cholula).
2 pounds large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined.
3/4 cup all-purpose flour.
2/3 cup cornmeal.
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt.
1 teaspoon black pepper.
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper.
For serving: lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, rémoulade (optional).
Instructions:
Step 1
In a shallow dish, mix beaten eggs, milk, and hot sauce.
Step 2
Coat shrimp in the egg mixture.
Step 3
In another shallow dish, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, and cayenne.
Step 4
Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture until coated.
Step 5
Heat Canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (370°F).
Step 6
Fry the coated shrimp until golden and crisp (about 2 minutes).
Step 7
Transfer fried shrimp to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
Step 8
Serve hot with lemon wedges and your choice of sauce.
Enjoy your crispy fried shrimp!