Ingredients

  • 1 pound extra-large shrimp (16 to 20), peeled and deveined
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • Freshly ground pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs (preferably fresh)
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup chopped dill pickle
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon horseradish, drained and rinsed 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 scallions, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley Peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
  • 4 Portuguese or kaiser rolls, split open
  • Shredded iceberg lettuce, for topping
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

Method

  • Butterfly the shrimp by slicing along the backs and cutting about halfway into the flesh.
  • Whisk the eggs, milk, paprika and 1 teaspoon salt in a shallow bowl; add the shrimp and refrigerate at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.
  • Put the flour in a shallow bowl and season with pepper.
  • Put the breadcrumbs in another shallow bowl.
  • Remove the shrimp from the egg mixture and dredge in the seasoned flour.
  • Dip the shrimp in the egg mixture again, then roll in the breadcrumbs to coat; transfer to a rack set over a baking sheet and refrigerate until ready to fry.
  • Combine the mayonnaise, pickle, ketchup, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, scallions and parsley in a small bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Heat about 1/2 inch peanut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Working in batches, add the shrimp and fry, flipping halfway through, until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels; season with salt.
  • Spread the mayonnaise mixture on the rolls and fill with shredded lettuce and the fried shrimp.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.
  • Photograph by Kana Okada