Christmas Eve Shrimp

This is my family's recipe for Christmas Eve dinner but they are so good I make it all year round.

• 1 pound medium shrimp
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup virgin olive oil
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt

Clean and devein shrimp.
Place shrimp in a bag with flour, remove shrimp shaking off excess flour.
In a large mixing bowl mix eggs, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt & pepper.
Place olive oil in a large skillet and heat oil on medium heat.
Dip shrimp in egg mixture and place them in the heated skillet and fry to a golden brown then flip over till fully browned on both sides.
Remove from oil and place on paper towel lined plate, sprinkle remaining cheese on hot shrimp and serve.


Source:

http://www.cookingwithnonna.com/italian-cuisine/christmas-eve-shrimp.html