Fried Shrimp Recipe
Classic fried shrimp are made with seasoned cornmeal flour, with all the seasonin', and fried to a crispy, crunchy goodness. This dish is perfect for your next fish fry.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 186kcal
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons seasoned salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon lemon pepper
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 1 pound deveined shrimp
Instructions
- In a brown bag or ziploc bag, add flour, cornmeal, seasoned salt, pepper, cayenne, lemon pepper, and paprika and shake together.
- In a deep pie plate or large shallow bowl, whisk together buttermilk, egg and hot sauce.
- Dip shrimp in beaten buttermilk mixture then add back into the cornmeal breading and shake liberally to coat well. Place coated shrimp on a baking sheet and let set for at least 15 minutes.
- While coating sets, add 2 - 2 1/2 inches of oil to a deep pot and heat over medium high heat until the temperature reaches at least 350 F.
- Fry shrimp until golden brown but don't fry too long (about 2-3 minutes each side). Shrimp doesn't take too long to cook.
- Drain on wire racks with a paper towel lined baking sheet below and serve.
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Notes
- To store, Make sure the fried shrimp are completely cool before storing. This helps to maintain their texture and prevent sogginess.
- Place the shrimp in an airtight container. If you have to stack them, put a layer of paper towel between each layer to absorb any excess oil and moisture.
- Store the container in the refrigerator. It should last for 3 to 4 days.
- You can also freeze fried shrimp. Place them in a single layer on a baking sheet to freeze individually, and then transfer them to a ziplock freezer bag. They can last up to 2 months in the freezer.
- To reheat, use an oven or toaster oven to restore their crispiness. Never use the microwave boos!!
Nutrition
Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 194mg | Sodium: 1440mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 4.3mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 2.5mg