Fried Shrimp
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Amazingly crispy and so easy to make, this Fried Shrimp recipe is the only one you'll need! Make fried shrimp for dinner, or serve them as an appetizer or a tasty salad topping.
Ingredients
Instructions
Add the shrimp to a medium bowl or a Ziploc bag, season with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper then add the buttermilk and mix to combine. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes as you prepare the breading and preheat the oil.
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour with the remaining salt and pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika.
Remove the shrimp (one by one) from the buttermilk shaking off any excess then bread in the flour mixture and place onto a plate or a wire rack. Repeat with the rest/all of the shrimp.
Preheat at least 2 inches of oil in a Dutch oven or a deep fryer (it needs more oil to work) to 350°F (180°C). Drop the shrimp in hot oil, do not overcrowd (I do 6-7 at a time), and fry for 2 minutes.
Remove onto a wire rack or a plate lined with paper towels and serve hot with fresh lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 2.6 ounces
- Calories
- 263 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content
- 18.1 g
- Protein Content
- 21 g
- Fat Content
- 12 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 1 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 142 mg
- Sodium Content
- 455 mg
- Fiber Content
- 1 g
- Sugar Content
- 1.4 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 2 g
