Classic Fried Shrimp

Classic Fried Shrimp

Prep Time 20 min
Cook Time 3 Min
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

  • Crisco® Frying Oil Blend
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. onion salt
  • 1/2 tsp. pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs or coarse dry unseasoned bread crumbs
  • 1 lb. uncooked large shrimp (about 35)
  • Lemon wedges
  • Seafood cocktail sauce
  • Tartar sauce

Directions

  • Step 1

    HEAT 2 to 3 inches oil to 365ºF in a deep fryer or heavy deep saucepan.

  • Step 2

    COMBINE flour, salt, onion salt, pepper and garlic powder in shallow bowl. Beat eggs and water in separate shallow bowl. Place bread crumbs in another shallow bowl.

  • Step 3

    COAT shrimp with flour mixture. Dip in egg mixture. Drain off excess. Coat lightly with crumbs.

  • Step 4

    FRY shrimp, a few at a time, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Turn as needed for even browning. Drain on paper towels. Serve with lemon wedges and cocktail and/or tartar sauce if desired.

Serving size
(1/4 of recipe)

  • Calories 390
  • Calories from Fat190g
  • Total Fat 21g
  • Saturated Fat 3g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 0g
  • Cholesterol 230mg
  • Sodium 720mg
  • Potassium 0mg
  • Total Carbohydrates 21g
  • Dietary Fiber 1g
  • Sugars 3g
  • Protein 27g
  • Vitamin A 0%
  • Vitamin C 0%
  • Vitamin D 0%
  • Calcium 0%
  • Thiamin 0%
  • Niacin 0%
  • Zinc 0%
  • Riboflavin 0%
  • Iron 0%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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