Here’s a classic Fried Shrimp recipe 🍤 — crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
🍤 Fried Shrimp
Ingredients (serves 4)
- 1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails optional)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp milk or water
- 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko for extra crunch
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare shrimp
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
- Season lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Set up dredging station
- Bowl 1: Flour
- Bowl 2: Eggs + milk (beat together)
- Bowl 3: Breadcrumbs
- Coat shrimp
- Dredge shrimp in flour → dip in egg mixture → coat in breadcrumbs.
- Press breadcrumbs gently to adhere.
- Heat oil
- Pour oil into a deep skillet or pot to 2 inches deep.
- Heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry shrimp
- Fry shrimp in batches 2–3 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve
- Serve hot with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, or tartar sauce.
💡 Tips
- Dry shrimp well before breading — prevents soggy coating.
- Do not overcrowd the pan — ensures crispiness.
- Panko breadcrumbs give extra crunch over regular breadcrumbs.
- Keep fried shrimp warm in a 200°F (95°C) oven while frying remaining batches.
🌟 Variations
- Spicy fried shrimp: Add cayenne, chili powder, or Old Bay to the flour or breadcrumbs.
- Beer-battered shrimp: Dip in a simple beer batter instead of egg + breadcrumbs.
- Garlic Parmesan shrimp: Toss fried shrimp in melted butter, garlic, and grated Parmesan.
- Coconut shrimp: Mix shredded coconut with panko for tropical flavor.
I can also give you a restaurant-style fried shrimp recipe that’s extra crunchy, juicy inside, and perfect for serving with a homemade dipping sauce.
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