How To Make Easy Fried Shrimp
Here’s an easy appetizer that will surely be a hit! This fried shrimp is breaded with simple seasonings then deep-fried to a crispy, golden snack.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2lbsjumbo shrimp,devein and peel, but leave tails on
- ½cupall purpose flour
- 1tspsalt
- ½tsppepper
- ¼tspgarlic powder
- 3eggs,beaten
- 1¾cupsPanko breadcrumbs
- oil,for frying
- lemon wedges,for garnish, optional
- parsley,for garnish, optional
- cocktail sauce,for serving
Instructions
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Place the flour in a medium-size bowl along with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
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Place the eggs in a second bowl, then the breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
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Dip each shrimp first into the flour, then into the egg, then roll them in the breadcrumbs to coat evenly.
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Place each breaded shrimp on a sheet pan. Repeat the process until all the shrimp are breaded.
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Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep large pot to 350 degrees F.
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Add 6 shrimps at a time, then cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
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Repeat the process with the remaining shrimp.
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Place the shrimp on a plate, then serve with cocktail sauce and garnish with lemon wedges and parsley. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories: 266.20kcal
- Fat: 7.12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.30g
- Trans Fat: 0.05g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 2.88g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.71g
- Carbohydrates: 22.76g
- Fiber: 1.18g
- Sugar: 0.87g
- Protein: 26.20g
- Cholesterol: 270.49mg
- Sodium: 912.98mg
- Calcium: 134.57mg
- Potassium: 237.66mg
- Iron: 1.57mg
- Vitamin A: 124.98µg
- Vitamin C: 6.49mg
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