How to Cook Southern Fried Shrimp

Ingredients:

• 3 cups large peeled and deveined shrimp
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 egg, well beaten
• 1/2 cup half-and-half or milk
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• oil for deep frying

Preparation:

Season shrimp with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the pepper; let stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes. Combine egg, cream, cornmeal, flour, baking powder and remaining salt in small mixing bowl; mix until well blended and smooth. Heat oil in deep fryer to 350°. Add batter mixture to shrimp; stir until shrimp are well coated. Drop shrimp in deep, hot fat in batches. Fry until light golden brown