Cracker Breaded Deep-Fried Shrimp Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 lbs unpeeled large raw shrimp
27 ritz crackers, crushed (about 1-1/2 cups, or use a similar butter cracker)
1/2 cup flour
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 -3 drops tabasco sauce (to taste)
1 large egg, slightly beaten
1/4 tsp black pepper
vegetable oil (for frying )

Directions:

Peel the shrimp, devein and leave the tails on .
In a bowl mix together the crushed Ritz crackers, flour, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and seasoned salt.
In another bowl mix/whisk together the buttermilk and egg, Tabasco and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until well combined.
Holding the shrimp by the tail dip the shrimp into the buttermilk mixture, then dredge into the cracker mixture.
Pour about 3 inches of oil into a large deep heavy-duty skillet or a cast-iron skillet (or use a deep fryer) heat oil to 375 degrees.
Holding the shrimp by the tail carefully place the shrimp into hot oil.
Fry in batches for about 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
Drain on a wire rack with paper towels under the rack (do not place the cooked shrimp directly onto the paper towels or they will become soft).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	853.44 Kcal (3573 kJ)
Calories from fat	422.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	46.93g	72%
Cholesterol	120.92mg	40%
Sodium	2620.52mg	109%
Potassium	190.14mg	4%
Total Carbs	93.83g	31%
Sugars	5.75g	23%
Dietary Fiber	2.94g	12%
Protein	20.12g	40%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	110.1mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	327.65 Kcal (1372 kJ)
Calories from fat	162.16 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.02g	72%
Cholesterol	46.42mg	40%
Sodium	1006.05mg	109%
Potassium	73mg	4%
Total Carbs	36.02g	31%
Sugars	2.21g	23%
Dietary Fiber	1.13g	12%
Protein	7.72g	40%
Iron	1mg	14%
Calcium	42.3mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

20.4

Points
24

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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