Description
Crispy, juicy, delicious fried shrimp seasoned to perfection. The perfect appetizer for birthday and cocktail parties.
Ingredients
- 1 Lb Raw Jumbo Shrimp
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 Tsps Whole Milk
- 3 Cups Vegetable Oil
- 2 Tbs Butter
- 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Plain Breadcrumbs
- 1 Tsp Seasoning Salt
- 1 Tsp Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1/4 Tsp Cajun Seasoning
Instructions
- Peel the shrimp, then set them aside.
- Combine all the seasonings.
- Combine the eggs and milk, then whisk well.
- Season the shrimp with half of the seasonings and the flour and breadcrumbs with the remaining half.
- Coat the shrimp (a few at a time) with the seasoned flour, then shake off the excess flour.
- Dip the flour-coated shrimp in the egg wash and let the excess egg drip off.
- Coat the shrimp with breadcrumbs, then set aside.
- Place a small pot over medium-high heat, then add in the oil and butter.
- Once the oil is hot after 4 mins or so, add in the shrimp 6-8 at a time, and fry for 4 minutes, then set aside on a cooling rack, with a paper towel underneath.
Notes
- The first batch of shrimp will take longer to fry because the oil cools down when you add the shrimp to the oil. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th batches of shrimp won’t take as long to brown because the oil will be hotter.Â
- The butter isn’t necessary! I use it to add flavor to the oil. Everything tastes better with butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
