Ingredients
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 5 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
- 2 cups plain bread crumbs
- 1 pound small shrimp (100 count per pound), peeled
- 6 cups vegetable oil, for frying
- Lemon wedges, for garnish
Directions
In a medium-sized, non-reactive bowl, combine the eggs, heavy cream, and 2 teaspoons of the Essence. Whisk well to combine. In a separate bowl, blend the bread crumbs with the remaining 3 teaspoons of the Essence.
Set a 1-gallon stockpot over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil, and preheat the oil to 360 degrees F.
To bread the shrimp, take about 1/3 or 1/4 of the shrimp and toss in the egg mixture. Let the shrimp sit in the marinade for up to 5 minutes. Remove and place in the bread crumb mixture. Toss well to evenly coat the shrimp, and use a coarse sieve to sift the excess bread crumbs off into another clean bowl. Repeat the process 2 more times with the remaining shrimp and breading.
Place the breaded shrimp in the hot oil in batches, and fry, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the hot oil using a slotted spoon and drain on a paper-lined sheet pan. Serve the shrimp hot and garnish with lemon wedges.
Emeril's ESSENCE Creole Seasoning (also referred to as Bayou Blast):
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
















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By Traci's Kitchen
Modesto, CA
on July 08, 2012
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The flavor was good but I made the mistake of using Panko bread crumbs. Most of the breading was at the bottom of the pan. I really don't like all the time it took to make these, not to mention the greasy mess... Right now I'm dreading the clean up! I think I'll go for some larger shrimp and a batter type next time.
By becknutz8_4798765
Roeland Park, KS
on April 30, 2007
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Very flavorful shrimp, but the breading does not stay on well enough.
By All_in_Moderation
Charlottesville, VA
on February 01, 2007
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love it
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