Description
A delicious and crispy fried shrimp recipe that is sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the shrimp, ensuring they are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each shrimp in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
- Carefully add the shrimp to the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the fried shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, try double-dipping the shrimp by returning them to the buttermilk after the first dredge and then coating them again in the flour mixture.
- For a twist, substitute the shrimp with chicken tenders or use a gluten-free flour blend to make this dish gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg