Calabash Style Fried Shrimp Recipes

CALABASH STYLE FRIED SHRIMP

Calabash Style Fried Shrimp image

My favorite part of visiting coastal North Carolina, besides the coast, is the Calabash style seafood. So good! My kids beg me to make this all the time. It is my most favorite food in the whole world!

Provided by Amy H. @Meave

Categories Fish

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 pound(s) medium to large shrimp, cleaned, deveined and tails removed
1 cup(s) milk
2 - eggs
2 cup(s) all purpose flour
1 tablespoon(s) cornstarch
- canola oil for frying
- salt to taste

Steps:

stir together flour and cornstarch in a shallow baking dish until well combined.
In a separate dish, mix eggs & 1 cup of milk together
Place a heavy cast iron skillet over medium heat. Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches or so, into the skillet.
Heat oil over medium-medium high heat.
When oil reaches roughly 375 degrees, dip shrimp in egg mixture and dredge in flour, then place shrimp in hot oil, being careful not to crowd the skillet. Turn shrimp as needed.
Line serving dish with paper towels near skillet.
Cook shrimp for about 2 to 3 minutes or just until golden and crispy. . Remove to paper towels. Salt to taste before serving.

CALABASH SHRIMP

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Calabash is a small fishing village on the North Carolina-South Carolina border. We would make a special trip there each year just to eat the popcorn shrimp.

Provided by Mulligan

Categories Healthy

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 lbs small shrimp, shelled

Steps:

Beat together eggs and milk.
Add flour, salt and pepper; stir until smooth.
Dip shrimp in batter; remove and place in hot oil.
Fry at 375 degrees until crisp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.9, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 385.6, Sodium 1640, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.3, Protein 39.3

CALABASH SHRIMP RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Calabash Shrimp Recipe - (4.3/5) image

Provided by calypan

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 lbs small shrimp, shelled

Steps:

Beat together eggs and milk. Add flour, salt and pepper; stir until smooth. Dip shrimp in batter; remove and place in hot oil. Fry at 375 degrees until crisp.

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