Calabash Shrimp
Named after a tiny fishing town on the Carolina coast, Calabash Shrimp feature a light and crispy coating. It's perhaps the best fried shrimp you'll ever eat!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 559kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups canola or vegetable oil for frying
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1½ cups self-rising flour
- ¾ tsp garlic salt
- ¾ tsp black pepper
- ¾ tsp paprika
- 2 pounds medium-size shrimp peeled, deveined and tails removed
- lemons for serving
- cocktail sauce or tartar sauce for serving
Instructions
- Using a Dutch oven, deep fryer or large, heavy pot, add 2” of oil. Place over medium-high heat until oil reaches 350°F.
- Using a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and evaporated milk.
- Using a second shallow bowl, whisk together self-rising flour, garlic salt, pepper and paprika.
- Working in batches, dip shrimp first into the egg mixture and then into the flour mixture.
- Fry shrimp until light golden brown, ~2 minutes per side.
- Transfer cooked shrimp to plate lined with paper towels (or a brown paper grocery bag. Repeat frying process with remaining shrimp.
- Serve hot with fresh lemons and cocktail sauce or tartar sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 559kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 81g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Monounsaturated Fat: 49g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 257mg | Sodium: 1213mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 577IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 1mg
