Classic Restaurant-Style Fried Shrimp
When it comes to fried seafood, my first choice will always be fried shrimp. This restaurant-style 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, Fried Shrimp will become a regular menu item in your home!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time5 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 1015kcal
Fried Shrimp
- 1 lb shrimp 16-20 count, peeled and cleaned
- ¼ cup butter milk or regular milk
- 2 large eggs whipped to make egg wash with milk added
- 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
- corn oil for frying or vegetable oil of your choice
Tartar Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- squeeze of lemon juice
Cocktail Sauce
- ¼ cup ketchup
- ½ tsp Worchestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp prepared horseradish *more or less as to your tastes
- squeeze of lemon juice
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 completely covering. 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
Serve with Cocktail and tartar sauce
Cocktail Sauce
Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl, and refrigerate until needed. *If you like a spicier cocktail sauce add more horseradish.
Calories: 1015kcal | Carbohydrates: 96g | Protein: 71g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 774mg | Sodium: 4006mg | Potassium: 681mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 796IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 610mg | Iron: 12mg