Classic Restaurant Style Fried Shrimp Recipes

FRIED SHRIMP RECIPE

Steps:

• Add flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a medium shallow dish and whisk to blend.***
• In a second medium shallow dish whisk eggs until well blended.
• Pour panko into a 3rd shallow dish (a pie plate works well here).
• Preheat oil in a large pot to 350 degrees while you coat shrimp. Note that shrimp should be lightly wet on the exterior, if not rinse with water and drain well otherwise the flour won't stick in the next step.
• Dredge shrimp in flour mixture on both sides. Transfer to egg mixture and coat on both sides. Then finish by coating in panko on both sides, while pressing into panko so it adheres well.
• Fry shrimp in batches (no more than 10 at a time) until cooked through, about 1 minute. Bring oil back to 350 degree temperature between batches.
• Use a large spider to remove shrimp from oil and transfer to a baking sheet lined with two layers of paper towels to drain. Repeat process with remaining shrimp.
• Garnish shrimp with parsley if desired, serve with lemon wedges and your favorite shrimp sauce (such as cocktail sauce, honey mustard, tartar sauce, sriracha dip, creamy herb etc).

CLASSIC FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Note: You can also peel off the tail if you would like, but it makes for a cute and easy handle.
• In a small bowl add the salt and flour and stir to mix.
• Set up a small line of bowls, the first being the flour mixture, the second is the eggs and finally a bowl of the panko breadcrumbs.
• Dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture, then in the egg and finally in the panko bowl until well coated.
• In a sauté pan or small saucepan heat enough oil to have 2 inches of oil on medium-high heat and cook 1-2 minutes on each side, until they are browned and crispy.
• Shrimp cook quickly so don't let them cook too long.
• Serve with tartar sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.

CLASSIC FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat 2 to 3 inches oil to 365ºF in a deep fryer or heavy deep saucepan.
• Combine flour, salt, onion salt, pepper and garlic powder in shallow bowl. Beat eggs and water in separate shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl.
• Coat shrimp with flour mixture. Dip in egg mixture. Drain off excess. Coat lightly with crumbs.
• Fry shrimp, a few at a time, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn as needed for even browning. Drain on paper towels. Serve with lemon wedges and cocktail and/or tartar sauce if desired.

CLASSIC RESTAURANT-STYLE FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat cooking oil to 350 -375 degrees F.
• Peel and clean the shrimp, rinsing under cold running water.**this is when you can butterfly the shrimp if you like. Cut through the shrimp to open it up without completely cutting through the flesh.
• Place the shrimp in the prepared egg wash completely covering. Remove and allow to drain briefly.
• Place the egg-washed shrimp into the bread crumbs. Lightly pat bread crumbs onto the shrimp to completely coat.
• Fry the shrimp until golden brown. Depending upon your frying method this could be 2-4 minutes
• Allow shrimp to drain on a rack or paper towels before serving
• Serve with Cocktail and tartar sauce
• Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl, and refrigerate until needed.
• Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl, and refrigerate until needed. *If you like a spicier cocktail sauce add more horseradish.