Frying shrimp

I used to work in a kitchen frying shrimp. Used canola oil and they were quality. Imo, canola vs peanut vs cottoneed vs etc doesnt matter as much as what you batter them in. Oil is oil imo. The batter and marinade is whats most important. Ive always used cornflower with pepper and tonys. Throw marinaded shrimp in that, and toss in fryer for 4-5 minutes and they will be a sucess no matter what frying oil.

Edit: if you dont marinade them (which is fine)... dump in buttermilk and then put them in the batter (whichever you prefer)

Others may prefer something else. This after a few uses so it is lite brown but not too clouded

The biggest thing about cooking seafood is not to over cook it. Most of the mistakes I've made and seen others make is simply leaving the seafood frying too long. I find it doesn't take as long to properly fry seafood as you are led to believe. Shrimp take very little time in 340 degree oil, which is the temp I find works best.

It doesn't make much difference which oil you use for frying as long as you don't get it too hot and let it burn. A good fry thermometer is the best thing to have to prevent this.

Another important tip is the wire rack

peanut oil

i always use peanut oil when frying fish & shrimp

key ingredients

oil temp 350-360 deg
seasoned corn flour
1 egg. 3/4 cup cold water seasoned and whisked (egg wash)
fry only for 10 seconds after float
drain on wire rack
season with tony's lightly, immediately after removing from oil and placing on wire rack