Easy Crunchy Fried Shrimp Recipe
Delicious Italian Bread Crumb Fried Shrimp
These top-tier fried shrimps are crispy and seasoned to perfection!
Learn how to make crispy Italian bread crumb fried shrimp within minutes.
If you are a seafood lover like me, especially when it comes to shrimp- you will absolutely love this recipe. This fried shrimp recipe is so simple & easy to follow. But most importantly these delicious crispy fried shrimps are packed with such great flavor. This is the perfect weeknight meal- just pair with a side of fries & coleslaw, you can even throw in a piece of garlic bread or Texas toast. But make sure you have a side of your favorite seafood cocktail sauce to dip your crispy crunchy fried shrimp into. Another great dinner idea is to top these bad boys on top of a nice salad. I promise this fried shrimp recipe doesn’t disappoint and is so delicious- You’ll thank me later!
The Italian breadcrumbs takes this recipe up a notch and adds such great flavor. I like to sprinkle a little bit of the Kinder’s lemon pepper seasoning to give it that extra zest! For this recipe it’s best to use raw shrimp & not the precooked shrimp in the package. Feel free to use whatever size shrimp you have on hand: small, medium, large or jumbo- it’s all the same. But make sure you peel & devein the shrimp or you can buy the packaged shrimp that’s already been peeled & deveined for you to save some time.
When it comes to frying shrimp, or any meat in general- it’s important to make sure that the oil is hot and at a decent temperature for frying. Allow the oil to heat up to about 350˚F, you can check by adding a pinch of flour to the oil and it should start to sizzle fast. When you add the shrimp to the oil, try not to overcrowd the pan. Fry the shrimp for 2 to 4 minutes so they can properly cook. Shrimp does cook quickly so keep an eye on them to ensure they’re not overcooked. The shrimps will have a nice golden brown outside and be opaque in the center. It’s best to fry the shrimp in batches & in between frying – allow the oil temperature to get back to 350˚F before adding the next batch. You can use either canola or vegetable oil.
My Italian breadcrumbs fried shrimp is kid friendly as well. The kids will love these tasty crispy fried shrimps. Just pair them with a few French fries & add in a fruit salad for dessert.
This is one of my favorite fried shrimp recipes & I hope you enjoy this delicious, tasty recipe.
Crunchy Bread Crumb Fried Shrimp
Ingredients
- 1 Lb Raw Shrimp peeled & deveined
- 2 Large Eggs
- 3 Cups Vegetable or Canola Oil
- 1/2 to 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 to 1 1/2 Cup Italian Breadcrumbs
- 1 Tsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- 1 Tsp Chef Paul’s seafood seasoning or Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Peel & devein the shrimp beforehand. Clean & rinse off the shrimp under cold water, then set aside for later.
- In a bowl add the breadcrumbs & lemon pepper seasoning. Mix together & set aside.
- In a separate bowl prepare the flour mixture. Add the flour, Chef Paul’s seafood seasoning, garlic powder, and black Pepper. Mix all the ingredients together and set to the side.
- Note: An alternative to Chef Paul’s seafood seasoning would be the Old Bay Seasoning.
- Next, in another separate bowl add the cracked eggs and whisk together until well blended.
- Then, start breading the shrimp.
- Dip the cleaned shrimp into the flour mixture, shake off excess.
- Dip the shrimp into the whisked eggs, shake off excess.
- Dip the shrimp into the breadcrumbs. Make sure the shrimp is fully coated with the breadcrumbs & shake off the excess. Repeat the breading process in that order until all the shrimp is coated.
- Let the shrimp rest for 5 to 10 minutes on a baking sheet or wire rack. But, In the meantime warm up the oil.
- Allow the oil to get hot and heat up to 350 degrees.
- Note: allowing the oil to reach a good temperature will ensure that the breading doesn’t fall off.
- Once the oil is hot, add the shrimp in batches.
- Allow the shrimp to fry for 3 to 5 minutes, or until golden brown. (Note: if the shrimp isn’t being deep fried, flip the shrimp over halfway through cooking time to ensure it is cooked evenly)
- Once the shrimp is properly cooked, drain the shrimp on paper towels.
- Continue cooking the remaining shrimp in batches until it’s all done.
- Serve with cocktail sauce and fresh French fries. Enjoy!
