Cornmeal Coated Fried Shrimp Recipes

BAKED CORNMEAL CRUSTED SHRIMP WITH LIGHT LEMON AIOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil and spray with cooking spray.
• Get out 3 shallow dishes, I like to use pie plates.
• In the first dish combine the flour salt and pepper.
• In the second dish whisk the two egg whites together with a teaspoon or two of water.
• In the third dish combine the cornmeal, salt, garlic and onion powder, paprika and cayenne.
• Working in batches dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture.
• Shake off any excess flour, then dip them into the egg whites and then coat them in the cornmeal mixture.
• Shake off any excess cornmeal before placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
• Spray the tops lightly with cooking spray or drizzle with a little olive oil.
• Place the shrimp on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until crisp and golden.
• Remove from the oven and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• In a small bowl whisk together all of the ingredients until smooth.
• Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

CRISPY FRIED SHRIMP RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat 1/2-inch of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Line a large plate with a paper towel, set aside.
• In a cake pan or pie plate whisk together eggs and buttermilk. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper.
• In another cake pan, mix together the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
• Add shrimp to the egg mixture and coat well. A few at a time, add the shrimp to the flour and coat completely. Place on a clean plate while you bread the remaining shrimp.
• Add shrimp to skillet making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3 minutes, until crispy and golden brown. Drain on prepared plate. Continue until all shrimp is fried.

CORNMEAL-BATTER SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat 2 inches peanut or neutral oil in a deep pan to 350.
• Slice 1 pound peeled shrimp lengthwise.
• Combine 1 cup milk with 1 whole egg, and beat.
• Dip shrimp in the liquid, then dredge in a mixture of 1 cup cornmeal and 1/2 cup flour.
• Fry, less than 5 minutes.
• Drain on paper towels.

CORNMEAL COATING

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine milk and lemon juice. Add cod fillets, and marinate 5 minutes. Heat oil in large heavy skillet over medium heat.
• In a shallow bowl, mix together cornmeal and flour. Season with paprika, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, thyme and cayenne pepper. Dredge fish in cornmeal mixture.
• Fry cod fillets in hot oil until golden brown.

EASY CORNMEAL FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Peel the shrimp, leaving the tails on, and put them in a colander. Rinse the shrimp under cold running water, then pat dry with paper towels.
• Put about 3 inches of vegetable oil in a deep, heavy saucepan or deep fryer. Heat the oil to 360 F.
• To keep the fried shrimp warm as you fry subsequent batches, heat the oven to 200 F. Place a rack in a baking sheet and set aside. Have paper towels ready for draining the shrimp.
• In a medium bowl, whisk the milk with the egg until well blended.
• Put the shrimp in the milk and egg mixture and let stand for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Combine the flour, cornmeal, and baking powder in another bowl; blend well. Stir in salt and a dash of freshly ground black pepper.
• Dip the shrimp into the flour and cornmeal mixture to coat thoroughly. Shake off excess.
• Place coated shrimp in the hot oil and cook in small batches until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
• Drain on paper towels and then move to the rack on the baking sheet. Place the pan in the oven to keep them warm while you fry the remaining shrimp.
• Sprinkle the fried shrimp with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
• Serve and enjoy.

CAPTAIN CRUNCH AND CORNMEAL SHRIMP

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.
• Whisk beer, masa flour, egg, sugar, and baking powder together in a bowl until beer batter is smooth. Place crushed cereal in a shallow bowl and cornmeal in a third shallow bowl.
• Dredge shrimp through cornmeal, holding shrimp by the tail; shake off excess cornmeal. Dip shrimp in beer batter, allowing excess to drip back into batter. Roll shrimp in the crushed cereal until evenly coated. Arrange coated shrimp on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for 15 minutes.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Working in batches, fry shrimp in the hot oil, turning once, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer cooked shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate using tongs.
• Stir marmalade and mustard together in a bowl until sauce is smooth. Serve cooked shrimp alongside dipping sauce.

CRUNCHY FRIED SHRIMP WITH CAYENNE AïOLI

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne and mustard in small bowl to blend. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate.)
• Pour enough oil into heavy large pot to reach depth of 2 inches; heat to 375°F. Mix cornmeal, salt and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne in medium bowl. Add shrimp to bowl; toss to coat. Working in batches, add shrimp to hot oil and deep-fry until shrimp are golden and opaque in center, about 1 1/2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to paper towels to drain.
• Place aioli in center of platter; surround with shrimp and serve.

HAPPY ACCIDENT CORNMEAL COATING (FOR FRIED FISH OR VEGGIES)

Steps:

• Heat shortening in Dutch oven or deep fryer.
• Beat together first four ingredients in a small bowl.
• Mix the remaining ingredients in a pie pan.
• Dip your fish or veggies in the wet mixture then dredge through dry mixture. (for thicker coating, do this step twice.).
• Place coated pieces into hot grease and cook until done. I used a fry basket in a stew pot.
• When thoroughly cooked, remove pieces to a wire rack to drain before serving.