Fried Shrimp Basket

The flavor of the shrimp in this fried shrimp basket is absolutely fantastic. The Gullah seasoning originates from the islands off South Carolina and is inspired by Creole tastes. It’s what makes these shrimp soooo very good. I served them in a basket with some homemade fries. Food is always better when served in a basket. I learned that long ago and this fried shrimp basket is proof.

Fried Shrimp Basket

Wonderfully Seasoned Shrimp

You’ll have plenty of leftover Gullah seasoning after making a fried shrimp basket. That’s a good thing. Save it for more shrimp or use it in any recipe that calls for Creole seasoning. It’s also great for sprinkling on the fries you’ll want to make with these shrimp. It’ll keep for a long time, just store it in an air-tight container until you are ready to use it.

Since it’s just the two of us, I like to use my Fry Daddy for frying these shrimp and well, anything fried! You can’t cook all of the shrimp for this recipe in one batch in the small fryer, but you can get them done in two.

I get out my big deep fryer when it’s time to fry a large batch of food. It comes to temperature quickly and it maintains that temperature perfectly. It has a built-in oil filter and storage unit so I can re-use the oil several times.

I’m convinced that everything tastes better when it’s served in a basket. My roadside shrimp basket is further proof.

Also try my batter-fried shrimp.

Fried Shrimp Basket
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Fried Shrimp Basket

Wonderfully-spiced shrimp perfect with a hot-out-of-the fryer fries!
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword deep-fried, shrimp
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 333kcal

Ingredients

For the Gullah Seasoning (makes more than you'll need)

For the shrimp

Instructions

For the Gullah Seasoning

  • Place all ingredients into a owl and whisk to comibne. Transfer to a resealable airtight container.

For the shrimp

  • Heat 3" of oil to 350 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
  • Place a wire rack over a baking sheet.
  • In one bowl combine the flour and 1 1/2 tablespoons of the Gullah seasoning.
  • In another bowl place the buttermilk.
  • Working in batches, dip the shrimp first in the buttermilke, then in the flour. Coat completely then shake off any excess. Place on the wire rack.
  • Place a wire rack over another baking sheet.
  • Fry the shrimp until golden brown, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove to the rack to drain.
  • Serve immediately with hot fries.

Nutrition

Calories: 333kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 5306mg | Potassium: 364mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 732IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 9mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Roadside Seafood Fried Shrimp

This is my kind of eats. Roadside seafood fried shrimp is exactly what I would order from any highway joint, traveling the back roads. If you drive by those mom-and-pop diners on the way to some chain restaurant, you’re missing out. Crispy fries, battered and fried shrimp and plenty of ketchup (and cocktail sauce please!) and I’m one happy guy.

Roadside Seafood Fried Shrimp

The Shrimp Of Dreams

The original recipe for this roadside seafood fried shrimp recipe came from a (now closed) restaurant in Charleston, SC. I scaled it down a bit. I like a little spiciness, so I’d be tempted to add more hot sauce next time. If you don’t have blackened seasoning, Creole or Cajun seasoning make for a great substitute. You want to really season the seafood breading well.

I get out my big deep fryer when it’s time to fry a large batch of food. It comes to temperature quickly and it maintains that temperature perfectly. It has a built-in oil filter and storage unit so I can re-use the oil several times.

Yes, the serving size does say this recipe feeds four. I personally love shrimp so much that I’d be more inclined to say it serves two. At most. And since there’s just the two of us, I used my Fry Daddy fryer to make these. It’s small, uses little oil and does a knock-out job on shrimp and anything else!

Also try my Old Bay Southern fried shrimp and my Mac and Ernie’s fried shrimp, too!

Roadside Seafood Fried Shrimp
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4.50 from 2 votes

Roadside Seafood Fried Shrimp

This is my kind of eats. Roadside seafood fried shrimp is exactly what I would order from any highway joint, traveling the back roads.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword deep-fried, shrimp
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 169kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 350 F.
  • In a pie plate or medium bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, hot sauce, blackened seasoning and the egg.
  • Place the seafood breading in another pie plate or shallow bowl.
  • Working in batches if needed, place the shrimp into the buttermilk mixture and coat well.
  • Remove the shrimp and shake off any excess coating. Transfer to the breading and toss to coat.
  • Remove the shrimp and shake off any excess breading.
  • Place in the hot oil and fry 2-3 minutes or until done (they float to the top and turn pink). Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 339mg | Sodium: 1400mg | Potassium: 198mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 241mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.