Fried shrimp with breading.

Fried shrimp are dredged in flour and eggs and coated in bread crumbs to give you the best crispy fried shrimp.
These deep-fried shrimp are 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.

Flavours of fried shrimp recipe.

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 favourite seasonings to make the fried shrimp.
Dredged in egg and covered in bread crumbs, these shrimp are ready to fry.
When fried in low-medium heat, the shrimp turns golden and has a crispy layer that adds a crunch but also keeps the shrimp flesh tender and juicy.

Serve fried shrimp with…

• Serve with some french fries.
• Serve with cocktail sauce, hot sauce or a sweet chilli sauce.
• Serve with tartar sauce.
• Serve with roasted vegetables.
• Serve with mango salsa or pineapple salsa.

Faqs: about fried shrimp recipe.

• 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.
  • Here’s a guide on how to thaw shrimp the correct way.

• 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 crumbs, it’s best to use shrimp with the 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 probably take about 1 minute and 30 seconds on both sides.
  • The time to fry might change by seconds depending on the size of the shrimp.

• What is the oil temperature to deep fry the breaded shrimp?
  • The oil should gradually temperature of 375F. maintain this temperature and avoid oil smoking.
  • Use a light oil like vegetable, sunflower or coconut oil.

• 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.

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Recipe overview for fried shrimp

Ingredients to make crispy fried shrimp with breading

• Cleaned, deveined, shelled shrimp with tail on.
• Flour
• Salt to season
• Red chilli powder(substitute with old bay seasoning, and sweet paprika).
• Eggs beat until frothy.
• Bread crumbs(I have used regular bread crumbs, you can use panko bread crumbs as a substitute).
• Vegetable oil(coconut oil, vegetable oil, sunflower oil)

How to fry the shrimp after breading them.

Add flour to a medium-sized frying pan, and season with salt, and red chilli powder(substitute with old bay seasoning, and sweet paprika).
Shake and combine the flour with the seasoning.
In a medium-sized bowl, beat the eggs lightly and place them close to the seasoned flour container.
Add breadcrumbs to a separate medium-sized bowl, and set it close to the beaten egg bowl.
Have an extra plate set to hold the floured and breaded shrimp.

Preparing the shrimp for breading.

Since coating the shrimp 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 the 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, and bring the oil to a steady temperature.
Drop a few bread crumbs into the oil and wait for them to sizzle.
The bread crumbs 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 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 favourite hot sauce and lime wedges.