Fried Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined; tails on or off)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup cornmeal
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Marinate
- 2
If frozen, thaw the shrimp and pat dry. Place them in a large bowl with the buttermilk. Toss to coat and let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
10 min - 3
Whisk
- 4
Meanwhile, whisk the cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and cayenne in a shallow bowl.
- 5
Bread
- 6
A few at a time, shake the excess buttermilk off of the shrimp and bread them in the cornmeal mixture. Coat them completely, using your hands as needed to press the breading onto the shrimp.
- 7
Fry
- 8
Heat a large Dutch oven with 3 inches of oil to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with paper towels. In batches, fry the shrimp until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Stir the shrimp a little bit as they cook so they don't stick together.
4 min - 9
Season
- 10
Remove the shrimp from the oil and place them on the paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Season with another pinch of salt, parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 6 servings)
