Spicy Fried Shrimp Recipes

SPICY FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oil to 375°F.
• Line a tray with paper towels and set aside. In a bowl, whisk together buttermilk, milk and hot sauce.
• In a sealable bag add the flour, Rice Krispies, kosher salt and black pepper and mix well. (See Note 2)
• Peel and devein shrimp leaving the tails on. Butterfly cut the shrimp or leave whole. Pat dry then dredge in the dry mixture first, then wet mixture and then the dry mixture again. Set aside.
• Heat oil in large skillet, cast iron pan or Dutch oven. Make sure the oil is at 375°F, you want to fry the shrimp (See Note 3). Deep-fry in batches, but do not overload the fryer, it will drop the temp of the oil. Fry 30 seconds per side and golden brown.
• Remove from oil and drain on the paper towel lined baking tray. Salt and serve warm with lemon slices.

SPICY STIR-FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add shallot, and cook until softened and light golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add shrimp, chili sauce, and sugar; cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp are pink and opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with coconut noodles and bok choy.

CRISPY FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Sprinkle shrimp with cajun seasoning.
• Place 3/4 cup flour in a shallow bowl. In a second shallow bowl, whisk eggs together with 1 tablespoon of water.
• Combine bread crumbs, Panko crumbs, and flour on a paper plate or in a shallow dish.
• Coat shrimp in flour, dip in egg, and then press into bread crumb mixture, throughly coating them.
• Pour 1 inch of oil in a Dutch oven or skillet with high sides. Heat until oil sizzles when you drop a few bread crumbs in.
• Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown. This will only take a minute or two depending on shrimp size and how hot the oil is. Do not overcook them or they will be chewy. Place them on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Sprinkle shrimp lightly with salt when you take them out of the oil.
• Serve with cocktail sauce.

4 MINUTE SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, garlic, red pepper flakes and shrimp. Season with grill seasoning or salt and pepper and cook shrimp 3 minutes or until just pink. Toss with lemon zest, juice and chopped parsley. Remove shrimp to a serving platter leaving the garlic cloves in the pan.

SPICY CURRIED FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, mix all marinade ingredients. Add shrimp; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
• Line cookie sheet with foil. Remove shrimp from marinade; discard marinade. Place shrimp on rack on cookie sheet; let stand 10 minutes.
• In large bowl, stir together Bisquick mix, sesame seed, garam masala and pepper. Toss shrimp in mixture until coated, shaking off excess. Repeat coating process. Return shrimp to rack; let stand 15 minutes. In large heavy skillet, heat 1 inch oil to 350°F. (Temperature will reduce as shrimp are added. For best results, keep temperature between 300°F and 325°F. Carefully drop shrimp, in batches, into hot oil. Fry 3 minutes or until golden; drain on paper towels. Serve with cocktail sauce.

STIR-FRIED SHRIMP WITH SPICY GREENS

Steps:

• Combine the broth, 2 teaspoons of the soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of the rice wine or sherry and sugar in a small bowl. Combine the garlic, 1 tablespoon of the ginger, and the minced chiles in another bowl. Have all of your ingredients within reach of your wok or pan.
• In a medium bowl combine the cornstarch, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine or sherry, and 1 tablespoon of the ginger. Stir together well. Lightly salt the shrimp and toss with the cornstarch mixture until coated.
• Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or a 12-inch skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Add in the oil by pouring it on the sides of the pan and swirling the pan. Add the garlic, ginger and chiles and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add the red pepper and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the shrimp with any liquid in the bowl and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes, until pink and opaque. Add the amaranth (or beet greens) and scallions, stir-fry for about 30 seconds, add the broth mixture and stir-fry for 1 minute, or until the greens have wilted. Add the cilantro and stir-fry for another 30 seconds. Remove from the heat and serve with rice or noodles, red rice being my first choice.

EASY GARLIC FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Stir together soy sauce, water, and sugar in a small bowl.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook garlic until lightly browned. Add shrimp in one layer and pour soy sauce mixture on top. Cook until shrimp are pink, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

SPICY FRIED SHRIMP WITH GREEN CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Put shrimp in a large bowl and sprinkle with salt. Add turmeric, cayenne, black pepper, garlic, ginger, garam masala, chile, cilantro, mint and lemon juice. Toss to coat well and leave to marinate for at least 15 minutes. (May marinate up to several hours in advance, refrigerated.)
• Make the chutney: Put mint, cilantro, garlic, ginger, sugar, salt, cumin and chile in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Purée until smooth, using a little ice water as necessary to help blend the mixture. Add lime juice and transfer to a small serving bowl.
• Just before frying, sprinkle rice flour and chickpea flour over reserved shrimp and toss to coat. Then sprinkle with 1 or 2 tablespoons water and toss. Shrimp should now have a batter-like coating.
• Heat an inch of oil in a wok until nearly smoking, about 375 degrees. Fry a few shrimp at a time until golden and crisp, a minute or so per side. Drain on paper towels and keep warm until all shrimp are fried. Serve with green chutney.

BEER BATTER FRIED SPICY SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat 1-1/2 inches oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350ºF.
• Lightly coat shrimp with 1/4 cup baking mix and crushed red pepper.
• Combine 1 cup baking mix and remaining ingredients, except tartar sauce, in a bowl.
• Beat with a hand beater until batter is smooth and thin. (If batter is too thick, stir in additional beer, 1 tablespoon at a time, until of desired consistency.).
• Dip shrimp into batter, letting excess drip into bowl.
• Place shrimp in hot oil and fry about 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
• Sprinkle with coconut and serve hot with tartar sauce.

SPICY SHRIMP STIR-FRY

Steps:

• Heat oil in a wok or a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until golden, about 2 minutes.
• Add shrimp; cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp are opaque, about 5 minutes. Add pepper, salt, and sugar; cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds. Stir in scallions. Transfer to a serving dish. Garnish with more scallions, and serve with lime wedges.