Description

This Fried Shrimp recipe delivers golden, crispy shrimp with a light and crunchy coating in under 30 minutes. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or main course, it highlights the natural sweetness of shrimp with simple ingredients and easy steps, offering a delicious seafood treat everyone will love.

Ingredients

Scale

Shrimp and Coating

1 lb medium to large peeled and deveined shrimp (tails on optional)
1 cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for gluten-free)
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs (use gluten-free panko for gluten-free)

Seasonings

1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika

Oil for Frying

About 2 inches of neutral oil (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)

Instructions

Prepare the Shrimp: Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on if desired for presentation. Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels to help the coating adhere and fry evenly.
Set Up Your Breading Stations: In one bowl, mix flour with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. In a second bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl for an efficient assembly line coating process.
Coat the Shrimp: Dip each shrimp first into the seasoned flour, shaking off excess, then into the beaten eggs, and finally into the panko breadcrumbs. Press the breadcrumbs gently to ensure an even coating.
Heat the Oil: Pour about 2 inches of oil into a heavy-bottomed pan and heat over medium-high until the temperature reaches 350°F (175°C). A thermometer is recommended for accuracy to achieve a perfect crispy crust without greasiness.
Fry the Shrimp: Fry shrimp in batches, avoiding overcrowding. Cook about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil and maintain crunchiness.

Notes

Keep shrimp thoroughly dry before breading for a coating that sticks well and fries crispy.
Do not overcrowd the pan when frying to maintain consistent oil temperature and prevent soggy shrimp.
Use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular for a lighter, airier crunch.
Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for optimal frying; too hot burns coating, too cool makes shrimp greasy.
Serve fried shrimp immediately for best taste and crispiness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Appetizers
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 oz (about 6 shrimp)
Calories: 250
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 160mg

Keywords: fried shrimp, crispy shrimp, quick seafood appetizer, gluten-free fried shrimp, panko shrimp