Southern Fried Shrimp
Crispy, golden-brown shrimp with a flavorful coating of garlic, paprika, and cornmeal. This Southern classic is the perfect appetizer or main dish, served with lemon wedges and dipping sauce. #SouthernFriedShrimp #FriedShrimp #CrispyShrimp #SeafoodLovers
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for spice)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: Rinse and pat shrimp dry. Soak in buttermilk for 15 minutes.
- Mix Coating: Combine flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Coat Shrimp: Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Heat Oil: Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry Shrimp: Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Notes
Adjust the spice level by adding more or less cayenne pepper. Serve with cocktail sauce or tartar sauce for an extra flavor kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 540kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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