Skewered Breaded Shrimp
This recipe serves 4 and makes a good appetizer or even a tasty dinner when served with a side of vegetables, rice and a salad and is easily adapted to serve more than 4.
20 SHRIMP | ½ CUP GOOD ITALIAN OLIVE OIL |
1 CUP FLOUR 2 CUPS BREADCRUMBS | SALT & FRESHLY GROUND BLACK PEPPER – to taste |
½ STICK BUTTER | 1-2 LEMONS – cut in wedges |
2 EGGS – beaten with a little salt and freshly ground black pepper | 4 SHISH KABOB STICKS – slightly soaked |
SPRINKLE OF GARLIC POWDER – optional |
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Peel the shrimp leaving the end of the tails on. Put 5 shrimp on each skewer, sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder and put aside. Melt the oil and butter in a large frying pan over medium high heat. Dip the shrimp skewers first in flour, then eggs and finally breadcrumbs. Fry in the hot butter/oil mixture for 2 or 3 minutes on each side.
Serve with lemon wedges.
BUON MANGIATA!
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