Fried Breaded Shrimp

Yield: 3 to 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Salt and pepper
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons vodka
• 3/4 cup fine bread crumbs
• 40 large raw shrimp, shelled, but with tails intact
• Oil (for frying)

Instructions

1. Mix flour with a little salt and pepper and place in a bowl.
2. In a second bowl beat well the egg and vodka.
3. In a third bowl place the bread crumbs mixed with salt and pepper.
4. Toss the shrimp, one at a time, in the flour; dip into egg mixture; toss in the bread crumbs to coat.
5. Drop into hot oil (360 degrees F) and deep fry quickly until golden brown. Do not over-cook. Shrimp may be breaded several hours ahead and refrigerated until time to fry.
6. Serve with tartar and cocktail sauce.