Fried shrimp is a delightful dish, boasting a crispy, golden exterior with tender shrimp inside. Whether served as a main course or a tasty appetizer, it’s always a crowd-pleaser. If you love seafood, you won’t want to miss our Bang Bang Salmon recipe!
Ingredients & Preparation
- Shrimp: Opt for uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined. Marinate in buttermilk for tenderness. We do not recommend precooked shrimp, as it will turn rubbery when fried.
- Buttermilk: Tenderizes the shrimp and adds tanginess.
- Vegetable Oil: Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for perfect frying. Working in batches to help maintain oil temperature.
Serving Suggestions
Crispy Fried Shrimp is a versitile recipe that can be served in a variety of ways, such asL
- As an appetizer: Pair with dipping sauces like tartar sauce or bang bang sauce.
- As a Sandwich: Place in a baguette with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayonnaise for a simple and delicious shrimp p0′ boy.
- As a Main Dish: Serve with coleslaw and french fries.
- As a Taco: Use the fried shrimp filling for tacos or wraps, served with fresh veggies, Pico de Gallo, and guacamole.
- Salad Topping: Enhance your favorite salads, like Lemon Parmesan Kale Salad.
Crispiness Tips
- Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for each batch.
- Avoid overcrowding the pot.
- Refrain from flipping shrimp too soon.
Air Fryer Option
While air frying is an option for fried shrimp, the appearance may not match the look of traditional frying. If you are looking to lighten up this dish, air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Fried Shrimp
Fried shrimp is a delightful dish, boasting a crispy, golden exterior with tender shrimp inside. Whether served as a main course or a tasty appetizer, it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, thawed, peeled, deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- vegetable oil, for frying
- lemon wedges, for garnish
- tartar sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Add shrimp to a medium bowl, top with buttermilk and marinate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
- To a separate medium bowl, add flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix to combine. Set aside.
- Working one at a time, remove the shrimp from the marinade, and dredge into the seasoned flour mixture, pressing lightly to coat. Repeat with the remaining shrimp.
- To a large pot over medium heat, add about 2 inches of vegetable oil and heat to 350°F.
- Carefully transfer the shrimp into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until the shrimp are golden brown and crispy.
- Carefully remove the shrimp from the hot oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve immediately with a squeeze of lemon and tartar sauce for dipping.