Crispy Breaded Shrimp Appetizers
These crispy breaded shrimp appetizers are my absolute favourite! They are so easy to make yet they are so tasty!
Ingredients
- 1 pound shrimp large shrimp (21–25 count), peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 1 cup all-purpose flour seasoned with salt and pepper
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs plain dried or panko for extra crunch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup vegetable oil for shallow frying
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels and set aside — any residual moisture will prevent the coating from adhering.
- Set up a breading station with 3 medium shallow bowls in a row. Fill the first with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, the second with beaten eggs, and the third with breadcrumbs.
- Working one shrimp at a time, dredge in the seasoned flour (shake off excess), dip in the beaten egg (let excess drip off), then press firmly into the breadcrumbs on all sides until fully coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large shallow frying pan or skillet (12-inch / 30cm) over medium-high heat to 350°F / 175°C. The oil should be deep enough to come halfway up the sides of the shrimp. To test if the oil is ready, drop in a small pinch of breadcrumbs — they should sizzle immediately.
- Fry each shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown; use tongs to turn over gently.
- When all the shrimp are cooked, remove from the oil and place on a plate or serving dish lined with a paper towel to absorb the excess oil.
- Serve immediately while hot, with your favourite dipping sauce such as sweet chilli sauce, tartar sauce, or a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 17gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 157mgSodium: 971mgPotassium: 171mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 228IUCalcium: 88mgIron: 2mg
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