Source: Cook’n with Pillsbury

Total Carbohydrates:  14 per serving

Servings:   4

Batter-Fried Shrimp or Scallops

 

Prep Time: 25 Min

    1 pound shelled deveined uncooked medium shrimp or scallops    

    Oil for frying                                                  

    1/2 cup milk                                                   

    1 egg                                                          

    1/2 cup all-purpose flour                                      

    1/2 teaspoon salt                                              

    Dash hot pepper sauce                                          

 

1. Heat 1 to 1 1/2 inches oil in Dutch oven, large saucepan or deep fryer to 375°F. In medium bowl, combine milk and egg; beat well. Add flour, salt and hot pepper sauce; beat until smooth. Dip shrimp in batter, allow excess to drain off.

 

2. With slotted spoon, add shrimp to hot oil; fry at 375°F. for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

 

Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size:  1/4 of Recipe * Calories: 290 * Calories from Fat: 150 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 17 g 26% * Saturated Fat: 3 g 15% * Cholesterol: 215 mg 72% * Sodium: 480 mg 20% * Total Carbohydrate: 14 g 5% * Dietary Fiber: 0 g 0% * Sugars: 2 g * Protein: 21 g * Vitamin A: 6% * Vitamin C: 2% * Calcium: 8% * Iron: 20% * Dietary Exchanges: 1 Starch, 2 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat,  1/2 Fat or 1 Carbohydrate, 2 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat,  1/2 Fat

 

Variation

 

Batter-Fried Butterflied Shrimp: Remove shell except for tail portion. With sharp knife, cut almost all the way through shrimp lengthwise to form butterfly shape; keep tail intact and remove black vein. Dip in batter; fry as directed.

 

 

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