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Cajun Fried Shrimp

My two biggest food obsessions? Chicken wings and fried shrimp. I could eat either one anytime, anywhere. I’ve never had wings or shrimp that I didn’t absolutely love. Like these Cajun fried shrimp. Lightly crunchy. Stick-to-the-shrimp batter. A little heat. Perfectly cooked. Crazy tasty. And you know, they’re great looking too! You do eat with your eyes first, or so they say! I kinda think I eat with my nose first. I smell the aroma of the food often long before I see it! That’s what gets my mouth watering.

My Kind Of Shrimp

This is shrimp done up right. I served these Cajun fried shrimp with a crazy wonderful remoulade that has ended up being a shrimp-dipping staple in our house. It’s great for fries fish, too.

For that little extra ‘something’ sprinkle the shrimp lightly with Old Bay seasoning just before serving.

If I’m cooking for a crowd, I’ll break out my big deep fryer. But, if it’s just the two of us, I’ll fire up my Fry Daddy fryer. It’s the perfect size for both of us. It fries everything perfectly. And as an added bonus, it doesn’t use a lot of oil, which saves me money.

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.

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Also try my crispy fried shrimp and my blackened fried shrimp.

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Cajun Fried Shrimp

I’ve never had wings or shrimp that I didn’t absolutely love. Like these Cajun fried shrimp. Lightly crunchy. Stick-to-the-shrimp batter. A little heat. Perfectly cooked.

Course Appetizer or Main

Cuisine Main

Keyword Cajun, deep-fried, shrimp

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 444kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Vegetable oil for frying
1 cup buttermilk
1 large egg lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Creole mustard
1 tablespoon hot sauce
½ cups self-rising flour
½ cup cornmeal
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons Kosher salt
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 ½ pounds shrimp peeled and deveined
Spicy Remoulade Sauce recipe follows

For the Spicy Remoulade Sauce

1 shallot finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¾ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Creole mustard
1 tablespoon hot sauce
½ medium lemon juiced

Instructions

Heat 3-4" of oil to 350 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
In a pie plate or shallow dish, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and mustard.
In another pie plate or shallow dish, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, paprika, salt, cayenne and garlic powder.
Working in batches, add the shrimp to the flour mixture and coat well.
Shake off excess then place into the buttermilk mixture.
Shake off excess then return to the flour mixture, coating again.
Add to the hot oil and fry 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Serve with the spicy remoulade sauce.

For the Spicy Remoulade Sauce

Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Give the sauce another good stir before serving.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Crispy Fried Shrimp

I can eat an embarrassing amount of crispy fried shrimp. My addiction to these little goodies started as a child. Maybe once every few months we would eat out at Sizzler. I would always get the fried shrimp. I would devour them.

That tradition lives on, believe me. That’s why I make them at home. In bigger batches. These crispy fried shrimp are nice and crispy and have a fantastic lightly savory flavor. No overpowering flavors here, you can still taste the wonderful shrimp.

Right-Sized Shrimp For The Perfect Bites

I like to use shrimp that aren’t too big or too small when I make crispy fried shrimp. For me, 21-25 count (that means 21-25 shrimp are in a pound) are the perfect size. If I can get them, I use Louisiana Gulf Shrimp. I believe they have the best flavor but you can use whatever you prefer (or can find).

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You can use pre-shelled and pre-deveined shrimp but give them a once-over before using to make sure that there aren’t any shell pieces or veins left. Just in case.

If you’re looking for something super-simple for dipping your delicious crispy fried shrimp, try my quick cocktail sauce or my Carolina cocktail sauce.

Also try my Cajun fried shrimp and my panko fried shrimp.

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Crispy Fried Shrimp

These crispy fried shrimp are nice and crispy and have a fantastic lightly savory flavor. No overpowering flavors here, you can still taste the wonderful shrimp.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword crispy, deep-fried, shrimp

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 629kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp medium sized, 21-25 count, unshelled, raw
2 large eggs beaten
1 cup milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups bread crumbs substitute Panko bread crumbs for even more crunch
3 teaspoons Kosher salt
1 teaspoon dried basil crushed
1 teaspoon dried parsley crushed
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

Remove the shells from the shrimp up to the tail section.
Make an incision down the back and remove the vein.
Rinse with cold water.
In a large bowl or pie plate combine the egg and milk.
Place the flour in another large bowl or pie plate.
And in another large bowl or pie plate place the bread crumbs, salt, basil, parsley, garlic and onion powders.
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350 F.
Working in batches, coat the shrimp in the egg mixture.
Shake off excess and then roll in flour.
Return shrimp to the egg mixture and coat again.
Shake off excess and then roll in the bread crumb mixture, coating well.
Transfer to hot oil and fry until golden brown, 3-4 minutes.
Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to let drain before serving.

Notes

Serve with cocktail sauce or tartar sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Kickin’ Fried Shrimp

Where have I been that I have not been sprinkling my fried shrimp with Old Bay seasoning? Now I can’t stop doing it, and I have no intention of stopping either. These kickin’ fried shrimp are really great. But, they’re amazing with that just a bit more Old Bay at the end. I couldn’t get enough of these. What wonderful coating and flavor!

The Perfect Coating

The coating on these kickin’ fried shrimp is perfect. It’s a tad crunchy. It’s crazy delicious. And it sticks to the shrimp. Man, there’s nothing worse than picking up a piece of fried shrimp only to have the batter fall off. That’s a recipe for sadness right there.

I used medium shrimp for this dish. You could use large shrimp instead if you want to serve them more as a main dish. Or you could use smaller for an appetizer.

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Also try my Bayou fried shrimp.

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Kickin’ Fried Shrimp

Course Appetizer or Main

Cuisine American

Keyword deep-fried, shrimp, spicy

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 341kcal

Author Based on a recipe from Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen

Equipment

Ingredients

2 pounds shrimp medium sized, peeled and deveined
2 ½ cups self-rising flour
½ cup cornmeal
3 ½ teaspoons OId Bay seasoning divided, plus more if desired
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 large eggs beaten
1 ½ cups buttermilk
vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

Heat 3-4" of oil to 350 F in a Dutch oven or deep fryer.
Place shrimp in a large bowl and season with 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay.
Toss to coat.
In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, cornmeal, remaining Old Bay, garlic powder, onion powder and cumin.
In a shallow bowl or pie plate whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.
Add shrimp to the flour mixture and coat well. Shake off excess.
Dip shrimp in the egg mixture. Shake off excess.
Return shrimp to the flour mixture and coat well. Shake off excess.
Working in batches, fry the shrimp 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.
Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
If desired, sprinkle a bit more Old Bay over the shrimp before serving.

Notes

Serve with cocktail sauce, for dunkin’!

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Coconut Fried Shrimp with Dipping Sauce

My wife and I stopped by Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen outside of Cincinnati, Ohio, the other day. The food there is always absolutely amazing. We had their Coconut Shrimp with Cajun slaw and a dipping sauce, and it was beyond fantastic. Ever since then I have been jonesin’ for coconut shrimp. Now, this recipe for coconut fried shrimp with dipping sauce is not meant to be a copycat of the version from Pappadeaux. But, it’s still mighty tasty and comes with a great dipping sauce (don’t be afraid to double the recipe for the dipping sauce).

Don’t Overcook Them!

Be careful to not overcook the shrimp when you’re making these coconut fried shrimp with dipping sauce. They don’t take long to cook at all, just until they are just starting to turn golden brown. You will be rewarded for your efforts.

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Also try my copycat of Applebee’s Sriracha shrimp, Bayou fried shrimp, southern fried shrimp, Bubba Gump’s Dumb Luck coconut shrimp and my copycat of Bonefish Grill’s Bang Bang shrimp. Did I mention how much I love fried shrimp?

Just recently made some Parrot Bay coconut shrimp and it was fantastic!

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Coconut Fried Shrimp with Dipping Sauce

This recipe for coconut fried shrimp is mighty tasty and comes with a great dipping sauce (don’t be afraid to double the recipe for the dipping sauce).

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword coconut, deep-fried, dipping sauce, shrimp

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 15

Total Time 35

Servings

Calories 518kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

For the dipping sauce

For the shrimp

½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
⅔ cup water
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
½ cup bread crumbs
1 pound shrimp medium or large. I used 18-22 count, peeled and deveined
vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

For the dipping sauce

Combine all ingredients in a small pot over low heat.
Stir occasionally while you make the shrimp.

For the shrimp

Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl.
Whisk in the water and let set for 20 minutes.
In a shallow bowl or pie plate combine the coconut and bread crumbs.
Heat 2″ of oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 325 F.
Add shrimp to the batter mixture and coat well.
Working in batches, shake off excess batter then add shrimp to the coconut mixture,
Press lightly on the coating to get it to adhere, covering all sides of the shrimp.
Lower shrimp into the oil and cook 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
Serve with warmed dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

I recommend doubling the amount of dipping sauce. It’s delicious!

Nutrition

Nutritional values are approximate.

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