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Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Cocktail

Shrimp cocktail may not have the adult sophistication of raw oysters or chilled lobster, and it's not an acquired taste, like sea urchin. Shell-on shrimp absorb less flavor from a court bouillon than shelled shrimp.

Fried Fresh Mushrooms

Fried Fresh Mushrooms are some of the best-fried mushrooms you will ever eat. Crispy and crunchy on the outside, and tender on the inside.

Steakhouse Cheese Fries

Cut potatoes into french fry slices using a vegetable slicer or mandolin. It’s important to use a gadget for the slicing so that the fries will all be the same thickness, and will cook evenly. Submerge all of the sliced potatoes in a large bowl fill with cold water for 30 minutes.

Onion Rings

Ingredients

• 2 large white onions sliced into ¼ inch slices and separated into rings
• 2½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2½ tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cups full cream milk
• 2½ cups panko breadcrumbs
• salt, to serve
• ketchup, to serve
• oil, for deep frying