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How to Make Fried Shrimp

Crisp, flavorful, and so simple—this Fried Shrimp Recipe shows you how to fry shrimp perfectly every time. Get tips, timing, and serving ideas.

Course Dinner, seafood
Cuisine American
Keyword easy fried shrimp recipe, how to fry shrimp with flour and egg, how to make fried shrimp
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Author momma lew

Ingredients

  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose seasoning
  • 1 to 1 ½ lbs Jumbo raw shrimp peeled and deveined.
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 3 cups oil
  • 1-2 lemons

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oil in a deep, large pot to 350 degrees F.

  2. Mix together the seasoning and flour in a bowl.

  3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.

  4. In a final bowl, add the panko crumbs.

  5. Coat each shrimp with the seasoned flour mixture, then dip it in the egg mixture. Make sure the egg fully coats the shrimp. Gently roll it in the breadcrumbs. Continue coating the shrimp one by one until all of them are breaded.

  6. Fry the shrimp in batches of 5 or 6 until they turn a golden brown color, for a cooking time of about 5 minutes. Remove the shrimp from the hot oil with a slotted spoon. Repeat this process until all of the shrimp have been fried.

  7. Place the fried shrimp on paper towels to drain any excess oil.

  8. Serve with lemon wedges and your choice of dipping options.