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Amazing Fried Shrimp Recipe
This tasty battered homemade fried shrimp recipe is incredibly simple to prepare and is an absolute family and friend favorite.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 20 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 5 min👤 Chef Billy Parisi📖 billyparisi
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
- bowl
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat a medium-size pot with cooking oil to 350°.
2
In a medium-size bowl whisk together the Cajun seasoning and 3/4 cup of flour until completely combined, set aside.
Cajun seasoning2 tablespoons
3
Next, in a separate medium-size bowl whisk together the eggs, milk, vinegar, and lemon juice, until combined and set aside.
large eggs2vinegar2 teaspoons
4
Lastly, in another separate medium-size bowl, whisk together the breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper until combined and set aside.
breadcrumbs2 cups
5
Handling a few shrimps at a time, dredge them first in the seasoning flour until coated, then next add them to the egg wash and move them around until completely coated, then lastly transfer them to the bowl with the breadcrumb mixture and press down on the shrimp until they are well coated.
6
Place the breaded shrimp right into the pot with the hot oil making sure they aren’t touching and cook for ⏱️ 3-5 minutes or until browned, firm, and cooked throughout.
7
Drain on paper towels before serving with your favorite sauce.
8
Repeat the process until all the shrimp are breaded and cooked.
Nutrition Facts
calories
460 kcal
fat Content
32 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
2 g
sodium Content
996 mg
protein Content
27 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
308 mg
carbohydrate Content
16 g
saturated Fat Content
3 g
unsaturated Fat Content
27 g
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