Breaded Shrimp Recipe

Achieve the ultimate crispy fried shrimp with this easy-to-follow recipe. We'll walk you through the simple dredging process using seasoned flour, a binding egg wash, and flavorful seasoned breadcrumbs before frying to golden perfection. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined (patted dry)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp paprika

• 2 large eggs, beaten

• 1 ½ cups seasoned breadcrumbs

• Oil, for frying (vegetable or canola)

Directions

1. Season shrimp with salt and pepper.

2. In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

   In a second dish, beat the eggs.

   In a third dish, place the seasoned breadcrumbs.

3. Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.

4. Heat oil to 350°F in a deep pan or fryer.

5. Fry shrimp in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.

6. Use a spider or slotted spoon to remove shrimp and place them on a wire rack over a sheet tray to keep them crispy.

7. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.