almond fried shrimp

How To Make almond fried shrimp

• Step 1
  Peel, devein and butterfly shrimp, leaving tails intact.
• Step 2
  Line large baking sheet with waxed paper.
• Step 3
  Place flour in medium bowl; add salt.
• Step 4
  Whisk milk and eggs in large bowl.
• Step 5
  Dredge shrimp (not tails) in seasoned flour; shake off excess.
• Step 6
  Dip shrimp (not tails) in milk mixture.
• Step 7
  Press almonds over shrimp, coating all but tails.
• Step 8
  Place shrimp on prepared sheet and curl tails up over shrimp.
• Step 9
  Freeze until firm, about 1 1/2 hours. (Can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover with foil.)
• Step 10
  Heat oil in heavy large saucepan to 350.
• Step 11
  Loosen shrimp from paper.
• Step 12
  Add frozen shrimp to oil in batches and cook until deep golden brown, about 3 minutes.
• Step 13
  Transfer to paper towels using slotted spoon and let drain.
• Step 14
  Divide shrimp among plates. Serve with cocktail sauce, tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
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