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Southern Fried Shrimp

Crispy and flavorful Southern Fried Shrimp, perfect for a hearty meal or as a delightful appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
Batter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk
Oil
  • 4 cups vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare the Shrimp
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the buttermilk and shrimp. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
Make the Batter
  1. In another bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Heat the Oil
  1. In a deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
Fry the Shrimp
  1. Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge the shrimp in the batter mixture until well coated.
  2. Carefully place the coated shrimp in the hot oil, frying in batches for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. Use tongs to remove the shrimp and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve
  1. Serve the fried shrimp hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add cayenne pepper to the batter for a spicy kick.

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