Double breaded fried shrimp Recipe

Name: Double breaded fried shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb raw large shrimp (fresh or frozen); 2 cup flour; 2 cup Italian bread crumbs; 3 eggs; 2 tbsp milk; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1 strainer; 1 frying pan; 1 vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1
First, rinse and deshell all the shrimp inside the strainer.
2
If frozen, defrost for 5-7 minutes under cold running water mixing shrimp around a few times to ensure they defrost evenly.
3
Next, dry all shrimp between a few paper towels.
4
Now, wisk eggs and milk together completely and evenly so it makes a light orange colored mix.
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Next, pour flour and bread crumbs on 2 different plates.
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This makes it nice and easy to coat the shrimp.
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Now, dip shrimp in egg and milk mixture, and roll in flour coating evenly.
8
Once all shrimp are rolled and coated, dip floured shrimp in egg/milk mixture once again and roll in bread crumbs coating evenly also.
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Your shrimp are now ready to be fried!
10
In frying pan, heat a quarter of an inch to a half an inch of vegetable oil on medium low heat until hot.
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Adjust temperature if need be, but keep in mind Heating the oil too high can result in a grease fire so use caution when pan frying.
12
Once oil is heated, place shrimp in frying pan turning over once one side is golden brown.
13
About 3-5 minutes.
14
Now that all your shrimp are fried, place on paper towels to drain excess oil off.
15
Toss with salt and pepper, and serve with tartar sauce or your other favorite dipping sauce!
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Enjoy!

664

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Fat

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb raw large shrimp (fresh or frozen), 2 cup flour, 2 cup Italian bread crumbs, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, Double breaded fried shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Double breaded fried shrimp

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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