crispy fried shrimp

Easy Southern Fried Shrimp is a delicious dinner or appetizer for any occasion.

Southern Fried Shrimp

jumbo shrimp 21/25 count, peeled and deveined

buttermilk

all purpose flour

Old Bay Seasoning

vegetable oil

Cocktail Sauce for Serving

White Barbecue Sauce

Pour buttermilk in a bowl.

Mix flour and Old Bay Seasoning together in...

Mix flour and Old Bay Seasoning together in a shallow dish.

Dip shrimp in buttermilk and dredge in flour...

Dip shrimp in buttermilk and dredge in flour mixture. Shake off excess flour and place on a lined baking sheet.

Place oil in a Dutch oven or heavy...

Place oil in a Dutch oven or heavy pan and heat to 350°.

Fry shrimp a few at a time, 1-2...

Fry shrimp a few at a time, 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Use a digital thermometer to test shrimp is at least 145° internal temperature.

Remove to a paper towel lined wire rack...

Remove to a paper towel lined wire rack over a baking sheet to drain.

Serve with cocktail sauce or white barbecue sauce...

Serve with cocktail sauce or white barbecue sauce for dipping.

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Southern Fried Shrimp is so simple to make at home. Made with buttermilk and seasoned flour and deep fried until the coating is crispy and delicious.

This crisp shrimp is really easy to make with a handful of ingredients and 20 minutes to spare. You simply toss the shrimp in a batter then skillet fry them in hot oil.

Crispy Shrimp

grilling shrimp

cornstarch

all-purpose flour

iced water

olive oil (for pan)

Rinse and pat shrimp dry.

In two places, score through vein on underside of shrimp. We scored near the head then farther down near the tail. This will help the shrimp from curling up really tight. Only score it, do not cut all the way through.

With shrimp on a cutting board, hold sifter above the shrimp and lightly add cornstarch to the sifter. Sift cornstarch over shrimp, then turn over to sprinkle the other side. You may not use all of the cornstarch.

To make the batter, in a medium bowl, whisk together egg, flour, and iced water (do not add the ice).

Add enough olive oil to your skillet to come about 1/4-inch up the side. Preheat the oil to 150-175 over medium-high heat.

Once oil reaches temp you will need to work quickly. Using tongs, dip shrimp into the batter. Allow to drip off for just a second, then place into hot oil. Repeat with remaining shrimp.

Cook shrimp about 3 minutes on each side. Do not crowd the shrimp.

Remove from skillet to a paper towel lined plate to drain.

I just made tbis and it was my first time ever frying shrimp, I usually do not make things like this because I find I do not like cooked shrimp however.... I made this and made a spicy mayo, put everything on a roll with lettuce and it was delicious!!!!

Sounds great. Can you use deshelled and deveined , frozen cooked shrimp?
Thank you.

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