Fried Shrimp

This Fried Shrimp recipe has extra crispy, seasoned panko breading on the outside with perfectly cooked shrimp on the inside. Serve with lemon slices and your choice of dipping sauce!

(Bonus: Instructions on how to bake in the oven or make in an air fryer are also included.)

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Fried Shrimp

This Fried Shrimp recipe is the ultimate appetizer recipe! You won’t believe how delicious these golden, crunchy bites of juicy shrimp are.

Just like the restaurants, we’ll soak the shrimp in buttermilk (or in this case, sour cream & milk as many people already have that on hand). This helps ensure that the breading sticks to the shrimp, leaving us with fully coated, crispy fried shrimp.

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The dipping options are endless, I love to serve it with lemon slices, freshly chopped parsley, and warm marinara. (Similar to how fried calamari is served!) I outline lots of dipping sauce options below, as well as PRO tips- don’t miss those!

How to Make It

See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.

Soak the shrimp in Buttermilk (or sour cream + milk) for 10 minutes. Transfer to breadcrumb mixture and coat thoroughly.

Transfer breaded shrimp to a preheated pot of oil and deep fry for 3-4 minutes. Transfer to wire cooling racks. Serve with dipping sauce. (Sauce suggestions outlined in PRO tips below!)

Fried Shrimp Temperature

• An oil temperature between 350°-375° is perfect for deep fried shrimp.
• Vegetable, Canola, and Peanut oil are great for deep frying.
• PRO TIP: The shrimp should rise to the top of the oil immediately if the oil is at the right temperature. If it’s not hot enough, the shrimp will sink (and likely stick) to the bottom and the breading will fall off.

Baking or Air Frying

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Note: Nothing beats the crispy texture and golden color of deep fried shrimp! But if you prefer an alterative method, here’s how:

• Baking: Bake in a 400° oven for 8-10 minutes.
• Air Frying: Arrange in a single layer and spray lightly with canola or vegetable oil. Air Fry at 390° for 5 minutes. Lightly shake the basket, spray again, and air fry up to 5 more minutes, or until golden.

Pro Tips

• Shrimp: The size I use is large, and is labeled as 26/30 per pound. (This means that it takes between 26-30 shrimp to equal a pound.) You can use fresh or frozen. I always keep frozen shrimp in my freezer.
• If using frozen shrimp: Run them under cool water until completely thawed, then pat them dry. You may also need to remove the shells/veins.
• Salting Shrimp: Frozen shrimp are typically placed in a brine before being frozen, and the solution in the frozen container is typically salted as well, so there is no need to salt the shrimp itself prior to cooking.
• Crushed Cornflakes can be used instead of Panko breadcrumbs as well!
• Dipping Sauce Options Include: Marinara sauce, cocktail sauce, sweet and sour sauce, honey mustard, Aioli, and more!
• Combine equal parts BBQ Sauce + Ranch Salad Dressing for an easy homemade sauce!
• Be sure to try my Popcorn Chicken recipe next!

Storage

• Fried Shrimp is best if served hot and fresh! If you have leftovers, let them cool completely and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• To reheat: Bake in a 300° oven for 8-10 minutes.

Tools For This Recipe

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• Oil Thermometer
• Deep Fryer
• Dutch Oven can be used on the stove instead of a deep fryer. This is what I use.
• Spider Strainer
• Cooling Racks- These fit perfectly over this Baking Sheet.

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