Crunchy Fried Shrimp Recipe Is Quick, Easy & Delicious (4 Ingredients, 30 Minutes) Seafood Dinner Appetizers Gluten-free High Protein Recipes Low Sugar Recipes

Fried shrimp is one of my family's favorites. Tender, juicy shrimp encased in a crunchy coating. What's not to love? This is a simple, basic fried shrimp recipe that lets the flavor of the shrimp shine.

To make this shrimp recipe you only need four ingredients. Here is your short shopping list: fresh shrimp, an egg, dry breadcrumbs (use gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free dinner) and vegetable oil for frying. After peeling and deveining the shrimp, they're dipped in egg, coated in breadcrumbs and fried until golden, crunchy and delicious. This is a quick and easy seafood dinner for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.

These succulent high-protein shrimp are even more delicious dipped in a sauce. We like tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, remoulade sauce and sometimes a sweet Asian chili sauce. The shrimp can be served as part of a seafood dinner with hushpuppies, french fries and cole slaw (or whatever you like with fried shrimp) or served as an appetizer with just a dipping sauce.

Cuisine: American 
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 - 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined (you can leave the tail on)
• 1 egg
• 2 cups dry breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs
• vegetable oil, for frying

Optional Ingredients

• garlic powder
• seasoned salt
• Old Bay Seasoning

Here's how to make it: 

1. Pour about 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep skillet. Heat to 350 degrees F on a food thermometer.
2. Beat the egg in a shallow bowl. Put the breadcrumbs into another shallow bowl. If using a seasoning, add it to the breadcrumbs or alternately you could sprinkle it directly on the shrimp. Add salt and pepper, if desired. 
3. Dip the shrimp into the egg and then into the breadcrumbs. Place the shrimp on a plate and repeat until all the shrimp are coated. 
4. Put the shrimp, a few at a time, into the oil. Fry until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Do not crowd the pan. You will have to do this in batches. Remove the shrimp to a paper towel. You could keep the shrimp hot in a very low oven. 
5. Serve the shrimp with your desired dipping sauces. 

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