BEST SHRIMP BATTER MIX RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat oil to between 350 degrees F and 375 degrees F. [See Note 2]
• Line a bowl or tray with paper towels and set aside.
• In a shallow baking dish, whisk together milk (or buttermilk) and hot sauce. In a separate shallow dish, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, black pepper, and salt.
• Dredge the shrimp in the dry mixture first, then into the wet mixture, and finally into the dry mixture again. Shake off any excess flour between each dredging.
• Deep-fry in small batches being careful not overload the fryer (which drops the oil temperature resulting in oily food). Fry for about 2 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
• Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on the paper towel lined baking tray. Serve warm.
• Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F for 5-10 minutes to re-crisp outer coating.

Steps:

• Assuming you're starting with peeled, deveined shrimp (which is what my dad recommends), cut each shrimp in half lengthwise. This will help result in a more beautiful, crunchy fry.
• In a bowl, we'll mix mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, and lemon juice.
• In a bowl, we'll beat our egg(s).
• If you don't have honey, or don't want to use honey for whatever reason, you can go with the restaurant route.
• We'll fill a pan or wok with enough oil to submerge the walnuts, and heat it to around 300F.
• Read before you start frying shrimp
• Mix and coat the shrimp with the sauce from earlier, and add the candied walnuts and sesame seeds.