Easy Fried Shrimp Recipe
Crispy, juicy fried shrimp with a light, seasoned crust you can make in minutes. Perfect for weeknights or game day.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.25 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)
- 1 cup buttermilk for marinating
- 1 tbsp hot sauce optional, for heat
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 1.5 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 0.75 tsp black pepper
- 3 cup vegetable oil for frying
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Whisk buttermilk and hot sauce in a bowl. Add shrimp and chill 10–15 minutes.
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, Old Bay, garlic, paprika, onion, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Pour oil into a heavy pot to about 1½ inches. Heat to 360°F over medium-high heat.
- Lift shrimp from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge in the seasoned flour, pressing to coat.
- Fry shrimp in batches, 2–3 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp. Do not crowd the pot.
- Drain on a rack or paper towels. Season lightly with extra salt if desired.
- Garnish with parsley. Serve hot with lemon wedges or cocktail sauce.
Notes
For extra crunch, swap 1/3 cup of the flour with fine cornmeal, or double-dredge by dipping back into buttermilk, then flour. Leftovers keep one day in the fridge; reheat on a rack at 400°F for 8–10 minutes to re-crisp.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Easy Fried Shrimp Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.