Name: Fried Shrimp
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 3 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs; 2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning; 1 tsp black pepper; 2 tsp onion powder; 2 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (optional); 1 cup buttermilk; 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined); 4 cups vegetable oil for frying

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Fried Shrimp

Simple, delicious, homemade fried shrimp. This recipe uses flour, bread crumbs, and seasonings including Old Bay that results in a crispy and delicious coating. Make as a main course, side dish, or appetizer!

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword Crispy, Fried, Shrimp

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 3

Servings 4 people

Calories 250kcal

Ingredients

1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
1 tsp black pepper
2 tsp onion powder
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Cajun seasoning optional
1 cup buttermilk
1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
4 cups vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

Pour buttermilk into a shallow bowl
In a separate shallow bowl, whisk together flour, bread crumbs, Old Bay seasoning, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning
Dip shrimp in buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture. Shake off excess flour and place on baking sheet
Place oil in a Dutch oven or heavy pan and heat to 350 degrees F
Fry shrimp a few at a time 2-3 minutes. DO NOT overcook or shrimp will become rubbery. Remove to a paper towel lined baking sheet to drain. Serve immediately