Classic Fried Shrimp Recipe

Name: Classic Fried Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crisco(R) Frying Oil Blend; 1/2 cup Pillsbury BEST All Purpose Flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon onion salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup water; 1 cup panko bread crumbs or coarse dry unseasoned bread crumbs; 1 pound uncooked large shrimp about 35, peeled and deveined, with tails intact; lemon wedges; seafood cocktail sauce; tartar sauce

Servings: persons

Crisco(R) Frying Oil Blend
1/2 cup Pillsbury BEST All Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 large eggs
1/4 cup water
1 cup panko bread crumbs or coarse dry unseasoned bread crumbs
1 pound uncooked large shrimp about 35, peeled and deveined, with tails intact
lemon wedges
seafood cocktail sauce
tartar sauce

1
HEAT 2 to 3 inches oil to 365u00b0F in a deep fryer or heavy deep saucepan.
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.
3
COAT shrimp with flour mixture. Dip in egg mixture. Drain off excess. Coat lightly with crumbs.
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.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crisco(R) Frying Oil Blend, 1/2 cup Pillsbury BEST All Purpose Flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon onion salt, and more.

Yes, Classic 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.

Classic Fried Shrimp

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