1 1/2 pounds raw peeled deveined shrimp, fresh or frozen
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Oil for deep frying
Thaw shrimp if frozen. Combine eggs and salt. Combine flour, dry bread crumbs and paprika. Dip each shrimp in egg, then roll in bread mixture. Fry in a basket in deep, hot, oil, 350F for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper. To oven fry: Bread shrimp according to instructions for frying. Instead of frying in deep oil, melt 1/4 cup margarine in baking pan, 15 x 10 x 1 inches. Dip each shrimp in margarine and turn quickly to coat both sides. Bake in extremely hot oven, 500F, for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 6 servings.
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