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Peel, devein, and wash all the shrimp.
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Combine the 1/2 cup of oil and eggs in a small bowl.
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Beat well for 1 minute.
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Next add the remaining ingredients (except for the oil for frying & cocktail sauce).
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Mix thoroughly and make sure that it is a thick consistency.
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Heat the 2 cups of oil for frying in a non-stick skillet up to medium-high.
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Coat each shrimp with the batter and drop them into the skillet.
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Fry about 5 or 6 in each batch.
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It will take about 5 batches for all the shrimp to be fried completely.
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Fry them for about 1 minute or until crispy golden brown.
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On a platter lined with paper towels, drain off each fried shrimp using a spatula or slotted spoon.
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Repeat these steps with remaining batches of shrimp.
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Overcooking them will make them tough!
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Serve them hot with cocktail sauce.
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Once you have finished frying the shrimp, disinfect the stove top and counter areas, as well as the sink.
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Keep the peelings and shrimp refuse in a sealed ziplock bag and dispose of them immediately, or place them in the freezer until trash day.
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Following these steps will prevent food poisoning and fish odor in the house.
