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golden brown fried shrimp on a white plate with tarter sauce, cocktail sauce and lemon slices
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Crispy Fried Shrimp - Restaurant Quality

When it comes to fried seafood, my first choice will always be fried shrimp. This restaurant quality dish is amazingly easy to make and will definitely bring smiles to your dinner table. With all the money you'll save on eating out, my Crispy Fried Shrimp will become a regular menu item in your home!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 958kcal
Author: Chef Dennis Littley

Ingredients

Fried Shrimp

  • 1 lb shrimp 16-20 count, peeled and cleaned
  • ¼ cup butter milk or regular milk to make egg wash
  • 2 large eggs  beaten to make egg wash
  • 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
  • corn oil for frying or vegetable oil of your choice

Instructions

Fried Shrimp

  • Preheat cooking oil to 350 -375 degrees F.
  • Peel and clean the shrimp, rinsing under cold running water.
    **this is when you can butterfly the shrimp if you like. Cut through the shrimp to open it up without completely cutting through the flesh.
  • Place the shrimp in the prepared egg wash (eggs and buttermilk mixed together), completely covering them. Remove and allow to drain briefly.
  • Place the egg-washed shrimp into the bread crumbs. Lightly pat bread crumbs onto the shrimp to completely coat.
  • Fry the shrimp until golden brown. Depending upon your frying method this could be 2-4 minutes
  • Allow shrimp to drain on a rack or paper towels before serving

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Nutrition

Calories: 958kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 476mg | Sodium: 2989mg | Potassium: 643mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 959IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 403mg | Iron: 7mg