Popcorn Shrimp

--This a favorite of ours at Red Lobster, but since we don't have one close I decided to make some right at home! They were a hit!--

INGREDIENTS:
1lb - small/bite size shrimp; peeled, deveined, tails off
2 - eggs; slightly beaten
2 cups - bread crumbs
dash of chilli powder
oil for frying
some lemon juice to squeeze over after they are done cooking if you want

STEP 1:
Heat oil over med-high heat


STEP 2:
In a small bowl add eggs and slightly beat them together. In a shallow dish combine bread crumbs and chilli powder. Using a slotted spoon, dip 6-10 shrimp at a time into the egg, then into the crumb mixture. Use a fork to coat completely.


STEP 3:
Add 6-10 shrimp to the oil at a time, using a wooden utensil flip over to evenly brown. They only took about 40 secons total. When they are golden brown remove them and place them on a plate covered with paper towel to cool and let some of the oil drain. If you want to squeeze some lemon juice over them, do this now.



STEP 4:
Transfer to serving platter or plates, serve with cocktail sauce or ketchup!


ENJOY!
:) Courtney