Classic Southern Fried Shrimp Recipe

This classic southern fried shrimp recipe allows for crunchy flavorful shrimp fried to perfection. Dip these in honey mustard or serve as a main entree. We love our southern fried shrimp in this part of the world and fried up in a deep fryer is the best way to go when you cook fried shrimp. A hot deep fryer cooks them so quickly, that there is far less absorption of the fat, leaving behind a crispy, crunchy and delicious fried shrimp.

Southern Fried Shrimp

This Southern Fried Shrimp recipe is easy, delicious, super easy to make. Crunchy on the outside and bursting with flavor. In about 15 minutes, from start to finish, you’ll have a tasty meal of crispy seafood ready to go.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 3 mins

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 6 people

Calories 171 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 lb Raw Shrimp Peeled and Deveined
• 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
• 1 1/2 tsp Salt To Taste
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper To Taste
• 2 tsp Granulated Garlic
• 2 tsp Paprika
• 2 tsp Oregano
• 1/2 cup Whole Milk
• Oil For Frying

Instructions

 

• Add the milk, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp granulated garlic, and shrimp to a large bowl and let it sit for 10 minutes.
• Season the all purpose flour with the remaining salt, paprika, oregano, granulated garlic, and black pepper.
• Remove the shrimp from the milk mixture and coat well with the seasoned flour. Make sure to coat the shrimp really well with lots of seasoned flour. You should not be able to see the shrimp under the flour.
• Fry the shrimp for 3-4 minutes or until crispy in oil. The oil should be about 375 degrees F.
• Remove the shrimp from the oil and place it on a plate with paper towel.
• Serve immediately and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 19gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 193mgSodium: 1179mgPotassium: 139mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 411IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 3mg

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