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Crispy Fried Shrimp with Recipe Video

Crispy Fried Shrimp are delicious jumbo shrimp coated in seasoned panko breadcrumbs and fried until golden brown and crisp. Pair this crispy fried shrimp basket with cocktail sauce, or my Easy Bang Bang Sauce for the ultimate seafood feast!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Dishes & Entrees
Cuisine: American
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Servings: 0
Author: Taneisha Morris

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Large Deep Heavy Bottom Pot

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Raw Jumbo Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Dried Parsley Flakes
  • 1 tsp Old Bay Seafood or Fish Seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper more or less to taste
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 3 Eggs whisked
  • 11/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • Lemon Wedges for serving
  • Fresh Parsley for garnish
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  • In a medium sized bowl, add flour and season with garlic powder, dried parsley flakes, Old Bay, seafood or fish seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper; stir to combine. In another medium sized bowl, add panko breadcrumbs and season with Italian seasoning, and old bay seasoning; stir to combine. Lastly, add 3 eggs in a third bowl and whisk until combined.
  • Working one by one, start by first dredging lightly (dipping) each shrimp into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and lastly roll in the panko breadcrumbs mixture until evenly coated. Place each shrimp onto a wire rack to rest, then repeat the process until all shrimp are breaded. sheet pan.
  • Heat a large deep heavy bottom pot over medium heat, and add enough oil to fry the shrimp. Add shrimp being sure not to overcrowd your pot and cook, flipping at the halfway point for 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from pot and drain on a clean wired rack. Repeat the process until all shrimp are cooked.
  • Serve immediately with cocktail sauce or bang bang sauce (linked above) and garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Test the heat level of your oil by testing one shrimp and ensuring the coating doesn't burn or become browned before the shrimp is cooked through.