Crispy Breaded Shrimp Recipes

FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place shrimp in a large bowl and sprinkle shrimp with Old Bay seasoning and stir to coat.
• Set up breading station using three shallow dishes (like a pie pan): In the first dish pour in ¾ cup of flour. In the second dish, whisk together eggs with 1 tablespoon of water. In the third dish, combine Panko breadcrumbs with ½ cup of flour. Coat shrimp in flour (shake off excess), then egg (let excess drip off), then Panko/flour mixture, pressing breadcrumbs lightly into shrimp to coat. Arrange shrimp in a single layer on a plate until all are coated and ready to fry.
• Pour about an inch of vegetable oil in a heavy bottom dutch oven or skillet with high sides and over medium heat; about 5-10 minutes. You can test with a meat thermometer that should register between 350-400 degrees, or drop in a few breadcrumbs to see if it sizzles.
• Line a large plate with several layers of paper towels.
• Fry shrimp in a single layer (you may need to fry several batches), 1-2 minutes per batch or until breading is golden in color. The amount of time will depend on how hot the oil is - don't overcook or the shrimp will become chewy. Use a metal strainer to remove shrimp from the oil and transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
• Sprinkle salt lightly over the shrimp and serve with cocktail sauce and lemon wedges.

CRISPY BREADED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Rinse shrimp under cold running water and pat dry.
• On a shallow plate, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Stir until evenly dispersed.
• In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, and hot sauce. Whisk until well blended and frothy.
• In a deep, wide skillet over medium heat, heat about 3 inches deep of oil.
• Working in batches, lightly dredge shrimps in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
• Dip in the egg mixture and then dredge again in flour mixture, patting down flour onto shrimp.
• Gently add into hot oil one by one (to prevent clumping) and deep-fry, turning as needed, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and crisp.
• With a slotted spoon, remove from pan and drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Season with chili powder and drizzle with lime juice, if desired. Serve immediately.

EASY BREADED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet. Dip the shrimp in the egg, then coat the shrimp with bread crumbs. Fry the shrimp in the hot oil.

CRISPY BREADED SHRIMP WITH CANNELLINI BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F In a bowl, mix the bread crumbs, rosemary, 3 tablespoons oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat.
• Transfer the shrimp and any excess crumbs to a baking sheet. Bake until the shrimp are cooked through and the crumbs are crispy, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add the beans, ¼ cup water, and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove from heat and toss with the arugula. Serve the beans with the shrimp and sprinkle any remaining crumbs over the top.