Quick & Easy Crispy Fried Shrimp
Enjoy perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy inside shrimp with this quick and easy fried shrimp recipe, ideal for busy weeknights or fun weekend meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 dashes hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Oil for frying Oil for frying
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine flour, Old Bay, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- In a separate bowl, mix buttermilk with hot sauce.
- Add shrimp to the buttermilk mixture and let marinate for 5–10 minutes.
- Remove shrimp from buttermilk and dredge each piece thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry shrimp in batches for about 3–5 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer shrimp to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
Make sure your oil is hot enough before frying; this helps keep the shrimp crispy. Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying; work in small batches for the best results. For extra crunch, double-dip the shrimp by going back through the buttermilk and flour again after the first coat.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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