Welsh Family Kitchen

Spicy Fried Shrimp Prenotes Ingredients: Vegetable oil, for frying 2 large eggs 1/2 cup cracker meal 1/2 cup cornstarch Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 1 1/4 pounds small shrimp, peeled and deveined Bibb lettuce leaves, for serving Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish dash Old Bay dash Cayenne Thai Chili Sauce Procedures: Prepare the shrimp: Dredge the shrimp in egg and the mixture. Refigerate for an hour, and rebread. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Fry the shrimp in the hot oil until lightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain the oil temperature. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate with a slotted spoon. Toss the shrimp with the prepared sauce. Arrange the lettuce in a shallow serving bowl or on individual plates. Top with the shrimp and garnish with scallions. Notes: 2025-08-24: 5 shrimp each, served with sweet tater puffs, fruit salad and a Riesling. 2023-08-11: This worked very well, though much of the coating came off in the fry pan. Served with Thai Chili Sauce and a bottle of Relax Riesling. 2023-08-03: Added to our cookbook. 04/23/2026