Old Bay Southern Fried Shrimp
I prefer to keep the tails on when I make southern fried shrimp. I like having the handles.
Servings 4
Calories 269kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp jumbo
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 ½ tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
- vegetable oil for frying
- cocktail Sauce for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 350 F.
- Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on if desired.
- Pour the buttermilk into a bowl.
- In a shallow dish or baking dish, combine the flour and Old Bay Seasoning.
- Working in batches, dip the shrimp in the buttermilk. Shake off excess then dredge in the flour mixture, coating well. Shake off the excess. Fry 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, removing to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack to drain while cooking the remaining shrimp.
- Serve with cocktail sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 3mg