Hush Puppy Fried Shrimp

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs medium shrimp
• 3/4 cup bisquick baking mix
• 3/4 cup cornmeal
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 3/4 cup beer
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• vegetable oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 peel and devein shrimp and pat dry with paper towels.
• 2 heat 1 inch of oil in a dutch oven to 375 degrees.
• 3 combine baking mix, cornmeal, onions, parsley, baking powder, garlic salt, cayenne, cumin, and chili powder. add beer and egg, stirring until smooth.
• 4 coat shrimp in batter and cook in hot oil 2 minutes or until brown (cook in batches if necessary - do not overcrowd). drain on paper towels. serve hot.