Carolina Fried Shrimp – a delicious recipe with shrimp, cornstarch, egg whites, flour, lemon pepper, Salt. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Seafood
Servings:persons
1
Peel and de vein shrimp.
2
Combine flour and spices, less the salt.
3
Place corn starch in a bowl, then egg whites, then flour. Creating the dry/wet/dry steps.
4
Take shrimp, lightly coat in corn starch shake off excess, coat in egg whites, then into flour mixture. After shaking off the excess flour, place individually on a cookie sheet and set aside while oil preheated.
5
Heat oil in a dutch oven to 375 degrees. Set a timer for 1 minute. Start timer as you add shrimp to the oil. Only add 5 or 6 shrimp at a time. When the timer goes off your shrimp are done. DO NOT OVERCOOK. Shrimp are done within 30 seconds of adding to the oil. Sprinkle with sea salt after you remove them to rest. Repeat this process until your shrimp are done.
657
kcal
Calories
30
g
Fat
31
g
Carbs
64
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs shrimp, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 2 egg whites, 1 cup all-purpose flour, and more.
Yes, Carolina Fried Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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