Fried Shrimp Recipe
If you want a fun a quick appetizer with minimal ingredients and time, this Fried Shrimp Recipe is what you need. Crunchy with a little kick, it's absolutely delicious.
Servings: 4
Calories: 318kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb Medium size shrimp peeled & deveined (tail on or off)
- 1 Tbs creole seasoning such as Old Bay
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- 2 Tbs water
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your deep fryer to 350 degrees
- In a small bowl, beat eggs with water and set aside.
- Mix panko and fine bread crumbs on a plate or bowl and set aside.
- In a bowl, toss the shrimp in the creole seasoning, then toss in the flour.
- Working in small batches, dip the floured shrimp in the egg mixture, then toss in the breadcrumbs and move to a plate.
- Once all the shrimp are breaded, place shrimp in a single layer in the deep fryer basket and lower into the oil.
- Fry for 3-4 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Move them to a paper towel lined plate.
- Serve immediately with cocktail sauce, tartar sauce or lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 368mg | Sodium: 1122mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 639IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 5mg