Description
Delight in the crispy, flavorful goodness of Southern Fried Shrimp with this easy-to-follow recipe. Perfectly seasoned and fried to golden perfection, these shrimp are a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp:
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp 21/25 count, peeled and deveined
Buttermilk Mixture:
- 1 cup buttermilk
Flour Coating:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
For Frying:
- 4 cups vegetable oil
Serving:
- Cocktail Sauce
- White Barbecue Sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Pour Buttermilk: Place buttermilk in a bowl.
- Mix Flour Coating: Combine flour and Old Bay Seasoning in a shallow dish.
- Dip and Dredge: Dip shrimp in buttermilk, then coat with the flour mixture. Shake off excess flour and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Heat Oil: In a Dutch oven or heavy pan, heat vegetable oil to 350°F.
- Fry Shrimp: Fry shrimp in batches for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Ensure internal temperature reaches at least 145°F.
- Drain and Serve: Remove fried shrimp to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain. Serve with cocktail sauce or white barbecue sauce for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
Keywords: Southern Fried Shrimp, Fried Shrimp Recipe, Southern Shrimp, Seafood Recipe
