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Fried Shrimp
These fried shrimp are jumbo shrimp coated in seasoned breadcrumbs, then deep fried to golden brown perfection. The perfect main course or appetizer option that's even better than what you'd get at a restaurant!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 291 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds jumbo shrimp devein and peel but leave tails on
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 eggs beaten
- 1 3/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
- oil for frying
- lemon wedges and parsley for garnish optional
- cocktail sauce for serving
Instructions
- Place the flour in a medium size bowl along with the salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
- Place the eggs in a second bowl. Place the breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dip each shrimp first into the flour, then into the egg, then roll in the breadcrumbs to coat evenly. Place each breaded shrimp on a sheet pan. Repeat the process until all shrimp are breaded.
- Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep large pot to 350 degrees F.
- Add 6 shrimp at a time and cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Repeat the process with the remaining shrimp.
- Place the shrimp on a plate. Serve immediately with cocktail sauce. Garnish with lemon wedges and parsley if desired.
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Notes
- Use the largest shrimp you can find. I use under 15 count size whenever possible, but 16/20 and 21/25 sizes both work well too.
- Make sure the the oil is as close to 350 degrees F as possible when you place the shrimp in the oil. The temperature of the oil will drop when the cold shrimp are placed in the oil. Don't worry, the oil will come back up to the correct temperature as the shrimp cook.
- Watch your heat, you don't want the oil to go over 400 degrees F. Be sure to use a frying thermometer so that you can constantly monitor the temperature.
Nutrition Information
Calories
291kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
463mg
(154%)
Sodium
1722mg
(72%)
Potassium
197mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
119IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
264mg
(26%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 463mg | 154% |
| Sodium | 1722mg | 72% |
| Potassium | 197mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 119IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 264mg | 26% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.