Southern fried shrimp is great to eat anytime. Nothing is more satisfying than a basket full of crispy delicious shrimp It is easy to make and is great as a main dish, side dish or snack. It is can be served with a dipping sauce such as cocktail sauce. It also pairs well with mac and cheese, dirty rice or french fries. I love them with fries whether it be waffle fries or curly fries. Southern fried shrimp is different from my crispy shrimp because the batter consist of both all-purpose flour and cornmeal. It is that combination that give it that special taste.
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How to Make Southern Fried Shrimp
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Step 1: Ingredients
Ingredients for Southern Fried Shrimp:
This recipe is made with simple ingredients you already have.
Shrimp, All-Purpose Flour, Cornmeal, Egg, Milk, Creole seasoning, Garlic Powder, Black Pepper, Kosher Salt and Canola Oil
Step 2: Make the Batter for Your Fried Shrimp
For my flour mixture, I use all-purpose flour, cornmeal and select seasoning. This combination cornmeal give the helps to give the shrimp a crispy coating.
In a bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, Creole seasoning and garlic powder then whisk until well combined.
In another bowl, whisk together the milk and egg.
Step 3: Coating the Shrimp
Dredge the shrimp in the flour and cornmeal mixture, then in the egg mixture and again in the flour cornmeal and mixture. Place them on a wire rack.
Step 4: Fry the Shrimp
Pre-heat the oil to 350 degrees then fry your shrimp for 2 minutes After 2 minutes remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel to remove the excess oil.
If you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish, southern fried shrimp is a great option. I hope you give this recipe a try.
Southern Fried Shrimp Recipe
6
servings10
minutes15
minutesIngredients
1 lb Shrimp
1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
1/2 cup Cornmeal
1 Egg
1/2 cup Milk
1 tsp Creole seasoning
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Kosher Salt
Canola Oil
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, Creole seasoning and garlic powder then whisk until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the milk and egg.
- Dredge the shrimp in the flour and cornmeal mixture, then in the egg mixture and again in the flour cornmeal and mixture.
- Place them on a wire rack.
- Pre-heat the oil to 350 degrees then fry your shrimp for 2 minutes
- After 2 minutes remove them from the oil and place them on a paper towel to remove the excess oil.
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