Easy crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these Easy Crispy Fried Shrimp CRISPY Fried Shrimp are super delicious and easy to make. This dish is perfect as an appetizer or a main dish.
If you’re a seafood lover like me and especially love fried shrimp, then guaranteed you will love this recipe!
This dish adds a touch of elegance while still being easy to eat with your fingers. It’s quick to prepare, so you won’t be stuck in the kitchen for hours. Shrimp cooks fast, making it perfect for serving hot and fresh throughout the evening.
The crispy texture and savory flavor pair perfectly with a variety of dips and sauces. It’s a great option for both casual gatherings and more formal celebrations. Plus, it’s gluten-free if you use the right coating, which is ideal for guests with dietary restrictions. The aroma alone will make people rush to the table. Trust me—once you serve these, they’ll disappear in minutes!
These shrimp are tender and juicy with an incredibly crispy crust. Frying shrimp takes no time at all to do.
Ingredients To Make Easy CRISPY Fried Shrimp
- jumbo shrimp
- vegetable oil for frying
- bread crumbs
- large egg
- flour
- cornstarch
- soy sauce
- milk
- garlic
- salt
How To Make Easy CRISPY Fried Shrimp
Prepare Shrimp
Rinse the raw shrimp under cold water before preparing them for the fried shrimp recipe. Peel and devein raw shrimp. I keep the tails on, but you can choose to peel them off before you cook shrimp.
Marinade Shrimp and Make the Batter
Add the garlic powder and soy sauce to the peeled and deveined shrimp. Leave the raw shrimp in the marinade for 20-30 minutes before you fry the shrimp.
In a bowl, combine flour, egg, milk, salt, and cornstarch, the consistency of the batter should not be very thick or not too thin. Mix it well without lumps to ensure a crunchy texture.
Note: If the batter is too thick, add a little bit of milk at a time to thin it out a little for the southern fried shrimp recipe. If it’s thin, add a little more flour at a time to thicken.
Holding the prawn by the tails, dip in batter, lift shrimps from batter and let the excess batter drip off shrimp. Then roll the shrimp in bread crumbs for a crunchy finish.
Place the shrimp on an empty plate and repeat this process with all the shrimp.
Add vegetable oil to a saucepan or a pan and heat it over medium-high for about 3-4 minutes to fry the shrimp.
After that drop shrimp into the hot oil, and fry for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove with a slotted spoon and drain shrimp on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
Serve Perfectly Crispy Fried Shrimp with your favorite sauce and lemon wedges. Enjoy!
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Perfectly CRISPY Fried Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp
- vegetable oil for frying
- bread crumbs
- 1 egg large
- ½ cup flour
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves
- salt to taste
- ¼ cup milk
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water. Peel and devein shrimp. I keep the tails on, but you can choose to peel them off.Add the garlic and soy sauce to the peeled and deveined shrimp. Leave shrimp in the marinade for 20-30 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine flour, egg, milk, salt, and cornstarch, the consistency of the batter should not be very thick or not too thin. Mix it well without lumps.
- Holding the prawn by the tails, dip in batter, lift shrimps from batter and let the excess batter drip off shrimp. Then roll shrimp in bread crumbs.
- Place the shrimp on an empty plate and repeat this process with all the shrimp.
- Add vegetable oil to a sauce pan or a pan and ove rmedium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes. After that drop shrimp into the hot oil, and fry for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain shrimp on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite sauce and lemon wedges. Enjoy!
