almond fried shrimp

How To Make almond fried shrimp

• 1

  Peel, devein and butterfly shrimp, leaving tails intact.
• 2

  Line large baking sheet with waxed paper.
• 3

  Place flour in medium bowl; add salt.
• 4

  Whisk milk and eggs in large bowl.
• 5

  Dredge shrimp (not tails) in seasoned flour; shake off excess.
• 6

  Dip shrimp (not tails) in milk mixture.
• 7

  Press almonds over shrimp, coating all but tails.
• 8

  Place shrimp on prepared sheet and curl tails up over shrimp.
• 9

  Freeze until firm, about 1 1/2 hours. (Can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover with foil.)
• 10

  Heat oil in heavy large saucepan to 350.
• 11

  Loosen shrimp from paper.
• 12

  Add frozen shrimp to oil in batches and cook until deep golden brown, about 3 minutes.
• 13

  Transfer to paper towels using slotted spoon and let drain.
• 14

  Divide shrimp among plates. Serve with cocktail sauce, tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
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