Razzoo's Popcorn Shrimp

subheading: Ingredients:

subheading: For the shrimp:

2 pounds medium shrimp, deveined

1 Tbsp salt

3 cups buttermilk

subheading: For the Coating:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 Tbsp paprika

2 tsps garlic powder

¾ tsp black pepper

1 Tbsp salt

3 beaten eggs

1 cup hot sauce

2 cups oil

2 lemons, optional - sliced into wedges

Season the shrimp with the salt.

Place the shrimp in the buttermilk for 30 minutes. Heat the oil to 375 degrees.

In a baking pan mix the all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, black pepper and salt. Taste the flour for taste. Adjust if necessary.

Mix together the beaten eggs and hot sauce.

Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk and dredge it through the flour mixture.

Dredge the shrimp through the egg wash.

Re-dredge through the flour mixture.

Fry in batches.

Fry for 2 to 3 minutes until cooked and golden. Remove to a rack that is placed on a baking sheet to drain.

subheading: Note:

A little lemon juice is a nice little touch to intensify the flavor.

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