2 lbs. peeled crawfish tails or small shrimp 2 Eggs 1/4 cup milk 1 Cup dry white wine 1/2 Cup fine cornflour or fish fry 1/2 Cup flour small handful of dried parsley 1 tablespoon fresh chives 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper Oil for deep frying
Directions
1. In a bowl whisk the eggs, white wine, and milk
2. In another bowl mix the flour, corn flour/fish fry, parsley, chive, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper..
3. Here there are two methods - one takes an hour, the other is instant.
1 hour method: Gradually whisk in the egg mixture with the other one, be sure to blend it well. Cover it and let it stand for about 1 hour at room temperature.
Instant method: Dip crawfish tails/shrimp in egg mixture, then drop in flour mixture. Shake excess off and drop in very hot oil (deep fry).
4. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees. Fry battered seafood in small batches for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.