Best 8 Best Ever Batter Fried Shrimp Recipes

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If you're craving a crispy, succulent, and flavorful seafood dish, look no further than batter-fried shrimp. This classic culinary delight is a popular appetizer or main course, enjoyed by people of all ages. With the right combination of ingredients and a few simple steps, you can create the best batter-fried shrimp that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. From choosing the freshest shrimp to selecting the perfect seasonings, this article will provide you with all the essential tips and tricks to create the ultimate batter-fried shrimp experience. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transform this timeless dish into a masterpiece.

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BATTER-FRIED SHRIMP



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Make and share this Batter-Fried Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gingerbear

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled & deveined
1/2 cup oil
1 egg, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
3/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
oil (for deep frying)

Steps:

  • Preheat oil to 350 degrees.
  • Combine 1/2 cup oil and egg; beat well.
  • Add remaining ingredients except oil for frying and stir until well blended.
  • Dip shrimp into batter to coat.
  • Drop shrimp into hot oil and fry for 30-60 seconds or until golden brown.
  • Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towel.
  • Add a 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder to batter to make a much lighter crust, or use beer instead of milk for a barley flavor.

BATTER-FRIED SHRIMP



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb. large shrimp, U 16-20 size
3 eggs
1/2-tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbs. parsley, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 pinch saffron
1/4-tsp. baking soda
1/2-tsp. Gray salt
1 cup all-purpose flour
pinch of freshly-ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Peel and de-vein the shrimp. Rinse under cold water and pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Beat the eggs with 3 tablespoons of water and the olive oil. Add the parsley, garlic saffron, baking soda and salt. Stir in the flour to make a smooth batter and allow to rest for 1 hour, unrefrigerated.
  • In a deep pan heat olive oil to 350 degrees F. Dip shrimp into batter, allowing any excess to drip off. Fry until golden brown and slightly puffed.

CRISPY FRIED SHRIMP RECIPE



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Classic, crispy fried shrimp is so much easier to make at home than you think. Just a few, simple pantry ingredients and you're on your way to fried perfection.

Provided by Jessica Burgess

Categories     Main Course

Time 21m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Canola oil for frying
24 ounces large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 large eggs
1 cup buttermilk (or milk)
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. onion powder
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
3/4 cup mayo
1/2 cup sweet chili sauce

Steps:

  • Heat 1/2-inch of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Line a large plate with a paper towel, set aside.
  • In a cake pan or pie plate whisk together eggs and buttermilk. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper.
  • In another cake pan, mix together the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  • Add shrimp to the egg mixture and coat well. A few at a time, add the shrimp to the flour and coat completely. Place on a clean plate while you bread the remaining shrimp.
  • Add shrimp to skillet making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3 minutes, until crispy and golden brown. Drain on prepared plate. Continue until all shrimp is fried.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 492 kcal, Carbohydrate 57 g, Protein 9 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Sodium 1217 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 11 g

BEST EVER BATTER-FRIED SHRIMP



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Batter fried shrimp is one of life's simplest pleasures. Especially when shared. Perfect for dipping, this little finger food is fodder for good times.

Provided by RedLobsterRestauran

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup oil
1 egg, beaten
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
3/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon salt
oil (for deep frying)

Steps:

  • Preheat oil to 350 degrees. Combine ½ cup oil and egg; beat well. Add remaining ingredients except oil for frying and stir until well blended.
  • Dip shrimp into batter to coat. Drop shrimp into hot oil and fry for 30-60 seconds or until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towel.

FRIED SHRIMP



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp, butterflied
Vegetable oil, for shallow frying
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cocktail Sauce, recipe follows
2 cups ketchup
2 heaping tablespoons prepared horseradish

Steps:

  • Combine the cornstarch and flour in one bowl, then beat the eggs and 1/2 cup water in a second bowl. In a third bowl, combine the panko and seasoned breadcrumbs. Bread the shrimp by dipping them first in the flour mix, then the egg wash, then the breadcrumbs.
  • Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat to 350 degrees F.
  • Fry the shrimp in batches until golden and crispy, approximately 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt and pepper. Serve with Cocktail Sauce.
  • Stir together the ketchup and horseradish in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.

FRIED BUTTERFLIED SHRIMP



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These shrimp will knock your socks off! The batter doesn't overcoat the shrimp, which helps it maintain a wonderful flavor! Enjoy!

Provided by Joy Fleming

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined and butterflied
1 quart water
1 ½ cups cornstarch
2 eggs
2 cups fresh bread crumbs
5 cups oil for deep frying

Steps:

  • Preheat deep fryer or skillet with oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, pour in water and mix in cornstarch and eggs.
  • Dip the shrimp into the mixture allowing them to be completely coated. Then roll the shrimp in the breadcrumbs. Coat the shrimp well with the breadcrumbs. Mix up the cornstarch batter again. Dip the breadcrumbs coated shrimp back into the cornstarch batter. Roll the shrimp in the breadcrumbs for a second time. Repeat for each shrimp.
  • Drop shrimp, one at a time, into the hot oil and cook shrimp until they are golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 795.3 calories, Carbohydrate 83.9 g, Cholesterol 265.5 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 609.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CRUNCHY FRIED SHRIMP



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The panko bread crumbs give these fried shrimp just the right amount of crunch.

Provided by Kikkoman

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Kikkoman

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left intact
⅓ cup flour
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
3 large eggs large eggs
1 ½ cups Kikkoman Panko Bread Crumbs
1 cup Vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Steps:

  • Beat eggs in a medium bowl until frothy. Mix flour, salt and pepper in another medium bowl. Dredge shrimp in flour, shake off excess. Dip shrimp into eggs, then press shrimp into Panko; turn shrimp over and press into Panko again to coat both sides.
  • Pour enough oil into heavy large pot to reach depth of 2 inches; heat to 350 degrees F. Working in batches, add shrimp to hot oil; deep-fry until cooked through, about 1 minute. Using tongs transfer shrimp to paper towels to drain. Arrange shrimp on platter. If desired, serve with Kikkoman Tonkatsu Sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 875.1 calories, Carbohydrate 36.6 g, Cholesterol 296.1 mg, Fat 70.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 823.3 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

BETTER THAN FRIED SHRIMP



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This crispy shrimp is a healthier alternative to deep-fried varieties. Coating the shrimp with panko bread crumbs, spraying with cooking spray and then baking give this appetizer great taste without all the saturated fat and calories of deep frying. -Cher Schwartz, Ellisville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
2 large egg whites
1 tablespoon fat-free milk
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons seafood seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
30 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Olive oil-flavored cooking spray

Steps:

  • Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine egg whites and milk. In a third shallow bowl, combine flour, seafood seasoning, salt and pepper. Dip shrimp in the flour mixture, egg mixture, then bread crumbs., Place shrimp on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; spritz shrimp with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 8-12 minutes or until shrimp turn pink and coating is golden brown, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 28 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use large shrimp (21-25 count) for the best results.
  • Make sure the shrimp are peeled and deveined.
  • Use a light hand when breading the shrimp. Too much breading will make them soggy.
  • Heat the oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit before frying the shrimp.
  • Fry the shrimp in batches so that they don't overcrowd the pan and cook evenly.
  • Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special appetizer for a party, these batter-fried shrimp are sure to be a hit. They're crispy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. So what are you waiting for? Give them a try today!

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