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.

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