Crispy Fried Shrimp
Enjoy delicious crispy fried shrimp from the comfort of your home with this simple recipe that captures the seaside magic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare for breading – In a bowl, season the flour with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs until well mixed. In a third bowl, place the breadcrumbs.
- Bread the shrimp – Dip each shrimp first in the seasoned flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally roll in the breadcrumbs.
- Heat the oil – In a deep pan, heat oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- Fry the shrimp – Working in batches, fry the shrimp until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Serve immediately – Enjoy while warm and crispy!
Notes
For added flavor, let the breaded shrimp rest for 10 minutes before frying. Use vegetable or canola oil for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
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