The BEST Fried Shrimp
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Classic, crispy fried shrimp is so much easier to make at home than you think. Just a few, simple pantry ingredients using flour and cornmeal create the perfect crunchy coating for restaurant-quality shrimp in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Instructions
Heat 1/2-inch of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat
Line a large plate with paper towels and set aside
In a cake pan or pie plate whisk together eggs and buttermilk
Add 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to the egg mixture
In another cake pan mix flour, cornmeal, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper
Add shrimp to the egg mixture and coat well
Transfer shrimp a few at a time into the flour mixture and coat completely
Place breaded shrimp on a clean plate and allow to rest while finishing remaining shrimp
Add shrimp to skillet in a single layer without overcrowding
Fry for 3 minutes until crispy and golden brown
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on prepared plate
Continue frying remaining shrimp
Mix mayo and sweet chili sauce in a bowl for dipping
Serve warm with dipping sauce
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
- Calories
- 264 calories
- Sugar Content
- 6g
- Sodium Content
- 487mg
- Fat Content
- 10g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 2g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 8g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 15g
- Fiber Content
- 5g
- Protein Content
- 29g
- Cholesterol Content
- 225mg
