Fried shrimp are a crunchy, crowd-pleasing favorite! 🍤✨ They’re shrimp coated in a light batter or breading and fried until golden and crispy on the outside, tender on the inside.
Basics:
- Shrimp: Medium or large, peeled and deveined (tails on or off).
- Breading: Flour, egg, then breadcrumbs or cornmeal (some use a batter instead).
- Seasoning: Salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, or Cajun seasoning.
- Frying: Hot oil (about 350°F / 175°C) so they cook quickly without getting greasy.
Tips for great fried shrimp:
- Pat shrimp dry before breading so it sticks well.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—fry in batches.
- They’re done when golden and curled into a loose “C” shape.
Serve them with cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, or lemon wedges, and they’re perfect as a snack or main dish.
If you want, I can give you a simple step-by-step fried shrimp recipe that’s easy to follow.
