Fried Breaded Shrimp

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Yield: 4-5 servings

Ingredients:
1/4 cup flour
Salt and pepper to taste
1 egg
2 tablespoons vodka
3/4 cup fine breadcrumbs
40 large raw shrimp, shelled, but with tails intact
Oil for frying

Directions:

1. Mix flour with a little salt and pepper and place in a bowl.

2. In a second bowl beat well the egg and vodka.

3. In a third bowl place the breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper.

4. Toss the shrimp, one at a time, in the flour; dip into egg mixture; toss in the breadcrumbs to coat.

5. Drop into hot oil (360 degrees F) and deep fry quickly until golden brown. Do not overcook. Shrimp may be breaded several hours ahead and refrigerated until time to fry. Serve with a tartar and a cocktail sauce.

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