Southern Fried Shrimp
Easy Southern Fried Shrimp is a delicious dinner or appetizer for any occasion.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 525kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound jumbo shrimp 21/25 count peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning
- 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
- Cocktail Sauce for Serving
- White Barbecue Sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Pour buttermilk in a bowl.
- Mix flour and Old Bay Seasoning together in a shallow dish.
- Dip shrimp in buttermilk and dredge in flour mixture. Shake off excess flour and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Place oil in a Dutch oven or heavy pan and heat to 350°.
- Fry shrimp a few at a time, 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Use a digital thermometer to test shrimp is at least 145° internal temperature.
- Remove to a paper towel lined wire rack over a baking sheet to drain.
- Serve with cocktail sauce or white barbecue sauce for dipping.
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Notes
Store leftover shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 days.
To reheat shrimp, place on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake in a 375° oven for about 5- 8 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 525kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 242mg | Sodium: 1566mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g