This is a Southern Style fried shrimp. It is moist, delicious and super easy to make. The shrimp turns out crispy on the outside and super tasty. The recipe only takes 15 minutes from beginning to serving time.
So many people love shrimp, but they think it is too difficult to make. This recipe is the one to show that is not the case.
Like me, many people have tons of different recipes that they have tried but are not satisfied with. This recipe is going to change the looks and fullness of their recipe files.
Many of the recipes that I have tried include cornmeal breading. I have never been a fan of cornmeal breading on shrimp or onion rings or even cheese sticks.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How do I store the shrimp?
The shrimp needs to be cooled off completely and then placed into an airtight container. You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can freeze the shrimp also by placing it in an airtight container and storing it in the freezer. It will last for three months in the freezer.
Can I make the shrimp spicy?
You can definitely add a touch of Cayenne pepper or chili powder to the coating mix. I have also added a splash of hot sauce into the milk and stirred it well.
What do you need to make Perfect Fried Shrimp
1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup all purpose flour
2 tsp garlic, granulated works best
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper, I used white pepper, only half the amount
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp paprika
½ cup whole milk
Oil for frying
How to make Perfect Fried Shrimp
FIRST STEP:
Put the milk, ½ tsp salt, oregano, garlic and paprika in a bowl
Place the shrimp in, and toss to coat.
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Let the shrimp sit in this mix for 10 to 15 minutes
SECOND STEP:
In another bowl, place the flour and the remaining salt and the pepper.
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Placing the shrimp one at a time into the flour mix, be sure to coat heavily so you will not see the shrimp under the flour mix
THIRD STEP:
Heat the oil in a heavy dutch oven over medium high heat
Put the shrimp in carefully and fry for three to five minutes each
Remove the shrimp from the oil and place onto a paper towel covered plate to drain the excess grease off.
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Serve immediately. You could use honey mustard, tartar, any flavor of dipping sauce that you like.
Enjoy!
YUM!
Perfect Fried Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tsp garlic, granulated works best
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper, I used white pepper, only half the amount
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp paprika
- ½ cup whole milk
- Oil for frying
Instructions
FIRST STEP:
Put the milk, ½ tsp salt, oregano, garlic and paprika in a bowl
Place the shrimp in, and toss to coat.
Let the shrimp sit in this mix for 10 to 15 minutes
SECOND STEP:
In another bowl, place the flour and the remaining salt and the pepper.
Placing the shrimp one at a time into the flour mix, be sure to coat heavily so you will not see the shrimp under the flour mix
THIRD STEP:
Heat the oil in a heavy dutch oven over medium high heat
Put the shrimp in carefully and fry for three to five minutes each
Remove the shrimp from the oil and place onto a paper towel covered plate to drain the excess grease off.
Serve immediately. You could use honey mustard, tartar, any flavor of dipping sauce that you like.
Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Yield 12 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 85Total Fat 2gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 1gCholesterol 49mgSodium 413mgCarbohydrates 10gFiber 1gSugar 1gProtein 7g
These recipes are calculated as a courtesy. They are not intended as medical advice or guaranteed accurate. Please do your own calculations if necessary.
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