fried shrimp(breaded and fried).

Fried shrimp, dredged in flour, eggs, and then coated in bread crumbs to give you the best-fried shrimp recipe.

These deep-fried shrimp are crispy and crunchy outside and tender and juicy inside.

Serve with a quick hot sauce and a few lime wedges for a seafood appetizer at your family picnics, and parties.

Flavors of deep fried shrimp.

To make the fried shrimp, the shrimp will be coated with seasoned flour. I have used salt, garlic, and chilli powder.

Experiment with old bay seasoning or one of your favorite seasonings to make the fried shrimp.

Dredged in egg and then covered in bread crumbs, these shrimp are then ready to fry.

When fried in low-medium heat, the shrimp turn golden and has a crispy layer that adds a crunch but also keeps the shrimp flesh tender and juicy.

Frequently asked questions about fried shrimp.

• Can I use frozen shrimp?
  • Yes, you can simply let them thaw, pat dry and follow recipe instructions. Make sure to buy frozen shrimp with the tail on.

• How do I clean and devein shrimp?
  • Follow my guide on how to clean shrimp post.

• Can I use shrimp with the shell on to make fried shrimp?
  • Since these shrimp need to be dredged in flour, egg and bread crumps, it’s best to use shrimp with shell removed.

• How long should I deep fry the shrimp?
  • Oil temperature is crucial and needs to be steady at all times.
  • Make sure to fry the shrimp until they are golden brown. To fry the shrimp it will propably take about 1 minute and 30 seconds for both sides.

• Can I make the deep-fried shrimp ahead of time?
  • You can deep fry the shrimp a few hours ahead but they will lose their crunch. Warm them up before serving.

More shrimp appetizer recipes

Peel and eat shrimp

Bang bang shrimp

Sesame prawn toast

Batter-fried shrimp

RECIPE AT A GLANCE

How to make fried breaded shrimp

Ingredients

500g of cleaned, deveined, shelled shrimp with tail on

1 and 1/2 cup of flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon red chilli powder(substitute with old bay seasoning, sweet paprika)

2 eggs beaten until frothy

2 cups of bread crumbs(I have used regular bread crumbs, you can use panko bread crumbs as a substitute)

2 cups of vegetable oil

Method.

Add flour(1 and 1/2 cup) to a deep flat container, season with salt(1 tsp), red chilli powder(1 tsp or substitute with old bay seasoning, sweet paprika).

Shake and combine the flour with the seasoning.

In a medium-sized bowl, beat eggs(2) and set close to the seasoned flour container.

Add breadcrumbs(2cups) into a medium-sized bowl, and set close to the beaten egg bowl.

Have an extra plate set to hold the floured and breaded shrimp.

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How to prepare and bread the shrimp.

Since you will be coating the shrimp and this can be a little messy, you can always wear disposable gloves.

Make sure the shrimp are dry, add them to the seasoned flour, and coat them well on both sides.

Shake off any excess flour and then dip the shrimp in egg.

Transfer them to the bowl of bread crumbs.

Press each side so the shrimp is coated well with the breadcrumbs.

Transfer to the plate.

Coat each of the shrimp with flour, egg, and breadcrumbs and place them on the plate.

How to deep fry the breaded shrimp.

Prepare a deep tray with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Add oil to a deep frying pan, bring the oil to a steady temperature.

Drop a few bread crumbs into the oil and wait for them to sizzle.

The breadcrumbs sizzling is a sign that the oil has reached the proper temperature.

Begin with adding one breaded shrimp and fry it until it turns golden brown which will take about 1 minute and 30 seconds for both sides.

Once you have a feel of the correct temperature and how long to fry the shrimp.

Deep fry all the shrimp in batches of 3 or 4.

Transfer onto kitchen towels to remove any excess oil.

Serve with your favorite hot sauce and lime wedges.