Here’s a crispy, golden fried shrimp recipe — crunchy outside, juicy inside.
🍤 Crispy Fried Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined (tails optional)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk (optional)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut)
Instructions
1️⃣ Prep Shrimp
Pat shrimp very dry with paper towels.
2️⃣ Set Up Breading Station
- Bowl 1: Flour + half the salt/pepper
- Bowl 2: Eggs (beaten with milk)
- Bowl 3: Breadcrumbs + remaining seasoning
3️⃣ Bread
Dip shrimp in:
- Flour
- Egg
- Breadcrumbs (press lightly to coat)
Place on a plate while finishing the batch.
4️⃣ Fry
Heat 1–2 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C).
Fry in small batches 2–3 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
Do not overcrowd.
5️⃣ Drain
Place on paper towels or a wire rack.
Sprinkle lightly with salt while hot.
Serve With
- Cocktail sauce
- Tartar sauce
- Sweet chili sauce
- Lemon wedges
🔥 Extra Crispy Tip
Use all panko OR mix half panko + half shredded coconut for coconut shrimp.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
- Air fryer version
- Southern buttermilk style
- Tempura-style light batter
- Garlic butter pan-fried shrimp 😊
