Fried Shrimp

Ingredients

shrimpraw, peeled, deveined

Vegetarianking oyster mushrooms torn into shrimp-sized piecessear longer for color and texture

2/3 lb2/3 lb

salt

2/3 tsp

black pepperground

1/3 tsp

buttermilk

Dairy-freeoat milkadd 1 tbsp lemon juice or vinegar to curdle slightly

1/3 cup1/3 cup

all-purpose flour

2/3 cup

garlic powder

2/3 tsp

onion powder

2/3 tsp

smoked paprika

2/3 tsp

oilfor frying

as needed

Method

1. 01Add shrimp to a bowl or bag, season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, add buttermilk, mix, and let sit 10-15 minutes.15 min
2. 02In a shallow bowl, combine flour with remaining 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
3. 03Remove shrimp one at a time from buttermilk, shake off excess, dredge in flour mixture, and place on a plate.
4. 04Preheat 2 inches of oil in a Dutch oven to 350°F.5 min
5. 05Drop 6-7 shrimp into hot oil and fry for 2 minutes.
6. 06Remove shrimp onto a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate and serve hot with lemon wedges and dipping sauces.