Amazing Fried Shrimp Recipe (2024)

Published July 21, 2021.This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

This tasty battered homemade fried shrimp recipe is incredibly simple to prepare and is an absolute family and friend favorite.

In my opinion, there is nothing like delicious fresh seafood as a main entrée or appetizer. It’s hands down one of my favorite things to eat. If you’re looking to expand your seafood recipes, then definitely check out my Baja fish tacos or homemade salmon gravlax recipe.

Fried Shrimp

Fried shrimp is a delicious dish consisting of shrimp that is coated in egg wash and coated in some sort of breading that is then deep-fried until browned and cooked throughout. The origin of fried shrimp is a little murky as some claim it was invented in the early 1900s in Japan while others say it did not become known until after WWII.

Fried shrimp can come in an assortment of sizes and breading and is very popular in Southern cuisine. It serves well as an appetizer or as the main protein to any entrée meal.

How to Make Fried Shrimp

Use these simple step-by-step instructions for making this fried shrimp recipe from scratch:

Peel and devein the fresh or thawed frozen shrimp.

Coat them in seasoned flour.

Next, submerge them completely in a seasoned egg wash until coated.

Transfer the shrimp one at a time in the breadcrumbs and press down until completely coated.

Then, Place the breaded shrimp into a pot of hot oil or deep fryer at 350° and cook for 3-4 minutes or until browned, firm, and cooked throughout.

Place the fried shrimp on some paper towels to drain off any excess oil and serve with your choice of sauce.

Breading Variations

There are many options when it comes to dredging the shrimp after they have been coated in the egg wash. Here are some of the most popular things to coat them in, and will not alter the cooking times and temperature.

• Breadcrumbs: You can use seasoned breadcrumbs to coat the shrimp.
• Panko: Season up the Japanese panko breadcrumbs and coat the shrimp in them completely before frying.
• Flour: All-purpose flour is great to use for this recipe.
• Cornmeal: You may use all cornmeal, or a combination of cornmeal and flour when coating the shrimp.

Fried Shrimp Recipe Video

You can easily learn how to make fried shrimp by following the written recipe, but it always helps to have a video tutorial. Watch it now!

Make-Ahead and Storage

Make-Ahead: This is meant to be eaten as soon as it is taken out of the fryer.

How to Reheat: Place the desired amount of pre-fried shrimp evenly spread out on a cookie sheet tray lined with parchment paper and bake at 375° for 4-6 minutes or until hot. You can heat it in the microwave, but it will result in soggy breading.

How to Store: Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Cover and freeze once they are cooked for up to 3 months. Go directly from the freezer to the oven evenly spread out on a cookie sheet tray lined with parchment paper at 375° for 12-15 minutes or until hot and cooked through.

More Seafood Recipes

• Fish Fry
• Broiled Salmon
• Cioppino
• Shrimp Ceviche
• Clam Chowder

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