Fried Seafood Platter Recipe
Fried Seafood Platter was my family cook's signature dish, now that he's gone I have taken up the task of preparing it for the family. Best enjoyed as a Side Dish this recipe was taught to me by a dear friend who also happens to be a great chef. Stock up on more and more Seafood as you will want to make this Fried Seafood Platter time and again. Try this Fried Seafood Platter once and only once! Your loyalty to it forever is guaranteed!
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh or frozen shrimp in shells, or 2 pints shucked oysters
1 beaten egg
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup cold water
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
All purpose flour
Shortening or cooking oil for deep fat frying
Cocktail Sauce or Tartar Sauce
Lemon half (optional)
Directions
Thaw shrimp, if frozen.
Peel shrimp, leaving last section and tail intact.
Devein and butterfly shrimp (see photos, right).
Drain oysters.
Pat shrimp or oysters dry with paper towels.
For batter, in a medium bowl stir together egg, flour, water, cooking oil, sugar, and salt.
Beat mixture with a rotary beater till smooth.
Roll shrimp or oysters in flour to coat, then dip in batter.
In a saucepan or deep fat fryer heat about 2 inches melted shortening or cooking oil to 375°.
Fry shrimp or oysters, a few at a time, for 2 to 3 minutes or till golden.
Drain on paper towels.
Keep warm in a 325° oven while frying remainder.
Serve with Cocktail Sauce or Tartar Sauce and lemon, if desired.
Peel shrimp, leaving last section and tail intact.
Devein and butterfly shrimp (see photos, right).
Drain oysters.
Pat shrimp or oysters dry with paper towels.
For batter, in a medium bowl stir together egg, flour, water, cooking oil, sugar, and salt.
Beat mixture with a rotary beater till smooth.
Roll shrimp or oysters in flour to coat, then dip in batter.
In a saucepan or deep fat fryer heat about 2 inches melted shortening or cooking oil to 375°.
Fry shrimp or oysters, a few at a time, for 2 to 3 minutes or till golden.
Drain on paper towels.
Keep warm in a 325° oven while frying remainder.
Serve with Cocktail Sauce or Tartar Sauce and lemon, if desired.
