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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 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Calories 169kcal
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.
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