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Golden, crispy fried shrimp with a perfectly seasoned crust. This Southern classic is surprisingly easy to make at home and delivers that addictive crunch you crave. Perfect for a weeknight treat or a weekend feast.
For 4 servings
Prepare Shrimp and Breading Station (10 minutes)
Bread the Shrimp (10 minutes)
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Golden, crispy fried shrimp with a perfectly seasoned crust. This Southern classic is surprisingly easy to make at home and delivers that addictive crunch you crave. Perfect for a weeknight treat or a weekend feast.
This southern recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 696.52 calories per serving with 41.52g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or appetizer.
Heat the Frying Oil (5 minutes)
Fry the Shrimp (8-10 minutes)
Serve Immediately (2 minutes)
Add 1-2 tablespoons of your favorite hot sauce to the egg wash for an extra layer of heat that cooks into the breading.
Replace the all-purpose flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking flour blend. Ensure your cornmeal is certified gluten-free.
Substitute the paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne with 2 tablespoons of a good quality Cajun or Creole seasoning blend.
Use buttermilk instead of regular milk in the egg wash. The acidity helps tenderize the shrimp and adds a classic Southern tang.
Shrimp is packed with high-quality protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues, muscle growth, and overall body function.
This dish provides a significant amount of selenium, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells from damage and supports thyroid health.
Shrimp is a good source of Vitamin B12, crucial for nerve function and blood cell formation, as well as phosphorus and iodine.
A typical serving of this Fried Shrimp Platter contains approximately 610 calories. This can vary based on the size of the shrimp and the amount of oil absorbed during frying.
While delicious, Fried Shrimp is considered an indulgence rather than a health food due to the deep-frying process, which adds significant fat and calories. However, the shrimp itself is a great source of lean protein and essential nutrients.
Yes, you can adapt this for an air fryer. After breading the shrimp, spray them generously with cooking oil spray. Arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through. The texture will be slightly different but still crispy and delicious.
Absolutely. If using frozen shrimp, make sure to thaw them completely first. You can thaw them overnight in the refrigerator or place them in a colander under cold running water for a few minutes. Pat them extremely dry before breading.
A neutral oil with a high smoke point is best. Vegetable oil, canola oil, peanut oil, or corn oil are all excellent choices for deep frying shrimp.
Shrimp cooks very quickly. Besides the breading being golden brown, the shrimp itself will turn from translucent to opaque and pinkish-white. They will also curl into a 'C' shape. An overcooked shrimp curls into a tight 'O'.