Crispy Breaded Shrimp
These golden Crispy Breaded Shrimp are perfectly seasoned and have a delicious crunch. They are great as an appetizer or as a filling for tacos or hoagie sandwiches. Seriously addictive!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pound small shrimp (71/90), peeled and deveined
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- canola oil
Instructions
- 1
Rinse shrimp under cold running water and pat dry.
- 2
On a shallow plate, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Stir until evenly dispersed.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, and hot sauce. Whisk until well blended and frothy.
- 4
In a deep, wide skillet over medium heat, heat about 3 inches deep of oil.
- 5
Working in batches, lightly dredge shrimps in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- 6
Dip in the egg mixture and then dredge again in flour mixture, patting down flour onto shrimp.
- 7
Gently add into hot oil one by one (to prevent clumping) and deep-fry, turning as needed, for about 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and crisp.
- 8
With a slotted spoon, remove from pan and drain on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Season with chili powder and drizzle with lime juice, if desired. Serve immediately.