Easy Fried Shrimp Recipe
Gather around the table. Savor the delightful scent of crispy fried shrimp. Wafting through the air. Promising a taste of perfection. This Easy Fried Shrimp Recipe presents more than a feast. It assembles a juncture of enjoyment. Enveloped in a subtly seasoned coating. That hints at oceanic delights with each delicious bite. It's about appreciating life's delights. A dish that brings smiles effortlessly. And is ideal for those evenings when you long for something comforting yet elegantly simple.
Servings
Ingredients
- Canola oil for frying
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 c whole milk
- 2 tbsp chile hot sauce e.g., Cholula
- 2 lb large peeled deveined raw shrimp
- 3/4 c all-purpose flour about 3 1/4 ounces
- 2/3 c cornmeal about 2 7/8 ounces
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- For serving: lemon wedges cocktail sauce, rémoulade (optional)
Instructions
- Pour an amount of canola oil into a skillet. And heat it over medium-high heat. Until it's around 370°F.
- In a dish mix together the eggs, milk, and a dash of hot sauce. Dip the shrimp into this mixture. Ensuring they are fully coated.
- In another dish. Blend the flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Take each shrimp from the wet mixture. Allowing any excess to drip off. Before rolling them in the flour. Coating to cover them evenly.
- Cook the shrimp in batches in the oil for approximately 2 minutes. Or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Use a spoon to move them onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain any oil.
- Enjoy your crispy fried shrimp while hot with some lemon wedges and your preferred dipping sauce. Cocktail sauce or rémoulade are choices!
- Make sure to maintain the oil temperature between batches. For optimal frying results. Avoid overcrowding the skillet. To ensure each shrimp is cooked consistently. And achieves that crispiness.
Notes
Let's transform this Easy Fried Shrimp Recipe into a gluten-free treat. By making a few adjustments. While keeping that irresistible crunch and flavor intact. Instead of using flour opt for a gluten-free flour blend that you trust. There are plenty of great options available that work just as well for frying. When it comes to the cornmeal. Make sure it's certified gluten-free. As it may have been processed in facilities that also handle wheat. This simple change will preserve the crispy delight of this dish. Allowing everyone to savor these tasty shrimp worry-free.