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!
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