Fried Shrimp

4.50 from 2 votes

This Fried Shrimp Recipe makes perfectly crispy, golden shrimp with a light, flavorful coating with simple spices. Easy to make at home and perfect as an appetizer, main dish, or party snack!

Prep Time15

Cook Time3

Total Time18

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Carrie Barnard

Cost: $9.48, $2.37 per Servings

Ingredients

1 Pound Large Shrimp tail on
2 large Eggs
½ cup Milk
1 Tablespoon Hot Sauce
1 cup All Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
2 Teaspoons Creole Seasoning or Cajun Seasoning
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Black Pepper
Vegetable Oil for frying

Instructions

Heat the vegetable oil for frying in a deep fryer or large pan or dutch oven to 350 degrees F. You want the oil to go up the sides approximately 3 inches to be deep enough to fry the shrimp in.
In a shallow bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, ½ cup milk, and 1 tablespoon hot sauce.
In a separate shallow bowl, combine 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning or Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
Dip each shrimp into the egg mixture, then coat it in the flour mixture.
Place the coated shrimp in the oil in batches making sure not to over crowd the pan.
Fry the shrimp for 3-4 minutes (flipping it halfway through the cook time) until the shrimp is golden brown and crispy.
Remove from this oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Immediately top with additional salt to keep them crispy.
Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!

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Notes

Recipe Tips

Oil to Use - You can use any oil with a high smoke point for this recipe to fry the shrimp in. Peanut oil or canola oil would work great in this recipe.
Frying Shrimp - When frying make sure to monitor the heat of the oil and adjust the heat as needed. If the oil becomes to hot, it will burn the shrimp easily. Fry in small batches for even cooking.
Coating Shrimp - Make sure that you can't see any shrimp through the flour mixture.

Variations Ideas

Creole Seasoning - Adjust the creole seasoning based on you preference. If you are sensitive spice, just use 1 teaspoon and if you like a little bit of kick, then keep it at the 2 teaspoons.
Coconut Fried Shrimp - If you love coconut, stir in 1/4 cup of shredded coconut to the flour mixture for a delicious variations.
Air Fryer Option - Spray breaded shrimp with cooking spray and air fry at 400°F for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway. See Air Fryer Shrimp for even more flavor.
Southern Style - Use buttermilk in place of milk for tangy richness.

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