Applebee's Garlic and Peppercorn Fried Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp, raw, peeled, tail off, thawed, 61-90 count
• Vegetable oil, as needed
• 1/2 cup wheat flour
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh cracked/ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon fresh cracked/ground black pepper
  

Instructions

1. Fill fryer 2 to 3 inches deep with oil and heat to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine flour, salt. 1 teaspoon pepper, garlic, paprika and sugar into a bowl.
3. Beat eggs only slightly in another bowl.
4. Mix bread crumbs and 1 teaspoon pepper in a third bowl. Coat shrimp with flour mixture, then eggs, then bread crumb mixture, being careful to shake off excess between steps and not overcoat.
5. Fry for two to three minutes or until golden brown.

Yield: 4 servings

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