Crispy Southern Fried Shrimp – Easy Recipes for Dinner
This crispy Southern fried shrimp is a golden, flavorful dish perfect for quick and easy dinners.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges and dipping sauce for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add shrimp and let marinate for 15–30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove shrimp from the marinade and dredge in the flour mixture until well coated.
- Fry shrimp in batches for about 2–3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.