Are you a fan of fried shrimp?
Have you always wanted to make amazing fried shrimp just like the restaurants at home, but you thought it would be way too hard?
You're not alone. For so long, I totally thought fried shrimp was too complicated to get right at home. I was so very wrong!
With this easy recipe, you can have crispy, golden, perfectly cooked fried shrimp at home in just over 30 minutes. Win!
I know you're going to love it!
HOW TO MAKE FRIED SHRIMP
To make pan-fried shrimp, dredge fresh peeled shrimp in seasoned flour, egg, and breadcrumbs and then fry in hot vegetable oil until golden brown. See below for detailed recipe instructions.WHAT KIND OF PAN SHOULD I USE TO FRY SHRIMP?
My favorite kind of pan for frying shrimp is a large cast iron skillet. If you don't have a cast iron skillet, you can use any high-sided heavy-bottomed skillet, just not a thin standard frying pan.
WHAT KIND OF OIL SHOULD I USE TO FRY SHRIMP?
When frying shrimp, choose an oil with a high smoke point like vegetable oil, canola oil, or peanut oil.WHAT SIZE SHRIMP IS BEST FOR FRIED SHRIMP?
This recipe for the best fried shrimp uses large fresh shrimp. Fresh shrimp is sold by the count, so look for shrimp that measures 21/25, meaning 21 to 25 shrimp per pound. You can use smaller shrimp, but you risk the shrimp being overcooked before they are golden brown.
MORE SHRIMP RECIPES
Looking for more tasty shrimp recipes? Check our a few reader favorites from the archives:If you try this recipe, I'd love to know what you think in the comments below. Enjoy!
The Best Pan-Fried Shrimp
This is The Best Pan-Fried Shrimp recipe! The shrimp are super crispy, seasoned just right, and rival shrimp from a restaurant!
prep time: cook time: total time: 35 MIN
INGREDIENTS
1 pound large shrimp (21-25), peeled and deveined, tail-on
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1/2 cup flour
1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon hot sauce
vegetable oil, for frying cocktail sauce, for dipping
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Fill a large cast iron skillet 2/3 full with vegetable oil (around 1 1/2 inches deep). Heat to 350 degrees F.
2. Meanwhile, combine flour and Cajun seasoning in a shallow dish. Whisk together the eggs and hot sauce in another shallow dish. Pour the panko breadcrumbs into a third shallow dish.
3. Dredge the shrimp one at a time in the flour, then the egg mixture, then the panko breadcrumbs, pressing the breadcrumbs onto all sides of the shrimp.
4. Fry the shrimp in batches so that none of the shrimp are touching when frying. Fry for 1 minute, carefully flip, and fry for an additional minute until golden brown.
5. Transfer the shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate and serve immediately.
NOTES
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. This Sriracha Mayo Dipping Sauce would be perfect!
Author: Becky
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