Best 4 Easy Crispy Pan Fried Shrimp Recipes

Pan-fried shrimp is a timeless classic that combines tender, succulent shrimp with a crispy, golden-brown coating. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or a fancy dinner party, this versatile dish promises to delight taste buds and leave your guests craving more. With the right ingredients and simple techniques, you can easily create a restaurant-quality pan-fried shrimp dish in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

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

Ingredients

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

PAN-FRIED SHRIMP

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Served with Green Curry Cashew Sauce, this fried shrimp recipe is an easy alternative to takeout.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds large peeled and deveined shrimp
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Season shrimp with coarse salt and ground pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half the shrimp; cook until opaque throughout, 2 to 3 minutes. Repeat with another tablespoon oil and remaining shrimp.
Serve with Green Curry Cashew Sauce if desired.

PAN-FRIED SHRIMP

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Small shrimp with simple seasoning. Add other seasonings if you like.

Provided by LeviCooks

Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp

Time 8m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

½ cup butter, divided
1 pound peeled and deveined bay shrimp
1 tablespoon lemon juice, divided
1 pinch garlic salt, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a skillet over high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir until browned, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Season shrimp with 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice, garlic salt, salt, and pepper; cook for 1 minute. Serve with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and 1 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.4 g, Cholesterol 233.6 mg, Fat 24 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 482.8 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

PAN-FRIED GARLIC SHRIMP

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This is a very easy recipe for pan-fried shrimp with garlic. I like to just eat them with warm baguette slices, but you can serve them as a main with rice or as an appetizer.

Provided by Ruppelig

Categories Seafood Shellfish Shrimp

Time 15m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
¾ pound large shrimp in the shell
1 shallot, minced
4 cloves garlic, sliced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or to taste
1 fresh lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook shrimp until pink on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Add shallot and garlic; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Drizzle with olive oil and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8 g, Cholesterol 172.3 mg, Fat 14.7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 201.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Tips:

Use fresh or frozen shrimp. Fresh shrimp is ideal, but frozen shrimp works well too. If using frozen shrimp, thaw them in the refrigerator overnight or under cold water for 30 minutes.
Clean the shrimp. Remove the heads, shells, and tails from the shrimp. Devein the shrimp by making a shallow cut along the back of the shrimp and removing the dark vein.
Season the shrimp. Sprinkle the shrimp with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings. You can also use a store-bought shrimp seasoning blend.
Heat the oil. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add enough oil to coat the bottom of the skillet.
Cook the shrimp. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque. Do not overcrowd the skillet, or the shrimp will steam instead of fry.
Drain the shrimp. Transfer the shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Serve the shrimp. Serve the shrimp immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, or lemon butter sauce.

Conclusion:

Crispy pan-fried shrimp is a quick and easy seafood dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The shrimp are coated in a simple seasoned flour mixture and then pan-fried until golden brown and crispy. Serve the shrimp with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!