5 from 3 votes
Fried Shrimp
An all-time classic that's easy and scrumptious, perfect for dipping, po'boys and more.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
197 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 egg beaten, large
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- vegetable oil as needed for frying
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled, deveined, and patted dry, large
- parsley freshly chopped for garnish
- tartar sauce for serving, or cocktail sauce
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, combine flour, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper.
- In another shallow bowl, place the beaten eggs. In a third bowl, add the panko breadcrumbs.
- Carefully dip each shrimp into the flour mixture, then into the eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs. Set aside on a plate.
- In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°F. Fry the shrimp in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve with fresh parsley sprinkled on top and preferred dipping sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
197kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
225mg
(75%)
Sodium
901mg
(38%)
Potassium
201mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
334IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 197
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 197kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 225mg | 75% |
| Sodium | 901mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 201mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 334IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.