fried shrimp batter

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.

Classic, crispy fried shrimp is so much easier to make at home than you think. Just a few, simple pantry ingredients and you’re on your way to fried perfection.

Crispy Fried Shrimp Recipe

Canola oil

eggs

buttermilk (or milk)

kosher salt

black pepper

all-purpose flour

cornmeal

garlic powder

onion powder

cayenne pepper

mayo

sweet chili sauce

Heat 1/2-inch of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Line a large plate with a paper towel, set aside.

In a cake pan or pie plate whisk together eggs and buttermilk. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper.&nbsp;

In another cake pan, mix together the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.&nbsp;

Add shrimp to the egg mixture and coat well. A few at a time, add the shrimp to the flour and coat completely. Place on a clean plate while you bread the remaining shrimp.&nbsp;

Add shrimp to skillet making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3 minutes, until crispy and golden brown. Drain on prepared plate. Continue until all shrimp is fried.&nbsp;

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