Shrimp are a favorite ingredient of many seafood lovers and home cooks. You can prepare then several different ways at home, including boiled, steamed, sautéed, roasted or deep fried. Deep-frying shrimp results in a crispy coating, although it is a higher-fat method of cooking and should be eaten as an occasional treat. Shrimp require a little preparation before you can set them in the fryer.
Step 1
Remove the shells and veins from 2 lbs. of shrimp, if they are still intact. Leave the tails on to give you something to hold when you eat them.
Step 2
Preheat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or in a deep skillet on your stovetop to 375 degrees F.
Step 3
Pat the shrimp dry on both sides with paper towel.
Step 4
Add ½ cup of all-purpose flour to a large, resealable bag. Place the shrimp in the bag and shake them in the flour until they are completely coated.
Step 5
Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl, then stir in the milk.
Step 6
Remove the shrimp from the bag and dip them into the mixture of beaten egg and milk.
Step 7
Transfer the moistened shrimp to a dish of breadcrumbs and coat them on all sides until they are dry again. Continue the process until all the shrimp are breaded.
Step 8
Add the shrimp to your oil and fry for approximately two minutes, until they're golden brown and crisp.
Tips and Warnings
- Season your breadcrumbs with your favorite dried spices for added flavor. Use Japanese panko breadcrumbs for a crunchier coating. Use a mixture of flour, cornmeal and spices instead of the flour and breadcrumbs and buttermilk instead of eggs for a slightly different flavor and texture. Butterfly larger shrimp by slicing them down the center and opening them like a book before breading.
Things You'll Need
- Vegetable oil
- Deep fryer
- Skillet
- Paper towel
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- Resealable bag
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- Mixing bowl
- Breadcrumbs
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