Fried Shrimp
A delicious and crispy dish that is perfect as an appetizer or main meal. Easy to prepare and sure to impress!
Ingredients
For the shrimp
- 24 ounces large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined Use fresh or thawed frozen shrimp
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk (or milk) Substitute regular milk if needed
For the coating
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Adjust for spice level preference
For the dipping sauce
- 3/4 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
For frying
- Canola oil For frying
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat 1/2-inch of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Line a large plate with paper towel and set aside.
- In a cake pan or pie plate, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper.
- In another cake pan, mix together the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
- Add the shrimp to the egg mixture and coat well. A few at a time, add the shrimp to the flour mixture and coat completely. Place them on a clean plate while you bread the remaining shrimp.
Frying
- Add the shrimp to the skillet, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
- Drain on the prepared plate. Continue until all shrimp are fried.
Dipping Sauce
- For dipping sauce, mix mayo and sweet chili sauce together.
Notes
Ensure the oil is hot enough before adding shrimp for a crispy texture. Don't overcrowd the skillet; cook in batches if necessary. Feel free to adjust the spices in the coating to suit your taste.