Breaded Shrimp Recipe

This Breaded Shrimp Recipe is SO easy to make, and everyone loves it! A simple, crispy, breadcrumb coating gives these fried shrimp a delicious crunch!

Easy Breaded Shrimp Recipe

This Breaded Shrimp Recipe is not only fabulously delicious, it’s really easy to make, too. Simply coated in seasoned bread crumbs and fried until golden brown and crunchy.

You can serve these fried shrimp for appetizers or for dinner with a side of fries. Shrimp so addicting you won’t be able to stop eating them!

What Kind Of Shrimp Should I Use To Make Breaded Shrimp?

For this shrimp recipe, we opt for a medium size shrimp with the tails on. You can, of course, take the tails off but we think they make a great handle for dipping.

As with all seafood recipes, get the freshest shrimp available or frozen shrimp. Frozen shrimp are often flash frozen at sea, sometimes making them a better option than fresh shrimp at the seafood counter.

How To Make This Breaded Shrimp Recipe

After your shrimp are peeled and deveined, season the shrimp with Old Bay Seasoning. If you like, you can also add salt to the shrimp at this step, but we like to sprinkle it on the shrimp when they are hot from the oil.

Dredge the shrimp first in flour, tapping off the excess. Then into the beaten eggs, letting the excess egg drip off. Finally, into the seasoned bread crumbs, pressing the crumbs into the shrimp for a good crust.

Fry the shrimp in vegetable or canola oil, any neutral oil with a high smoking point. The shrimp will be done fairly quickly, just about 3-4 minutes per batch.

As soon as the shrimp come out of the oil, place onto a paper towel lined plate and season with kosher salt and more Old Bay if you like.

What Kind Of Sauce Goes With Fried Shrimp?

These crunchy fried shrimp are so good as is, believe me, you won’t be able to stop eating them. But we do love our dipping sauces, too! Try any of these sauce ideas for serving with these shrimp for dinner or for appetizers!

• Yum Yum Sauce
• Remoulade Sauce
• Awesome Sauce
• Bang Bang Sauce
• Barbecue Sauce
• Marinara Sauce
• Garlic Aioli

TIPS FOR SUCCESS!

• Bread the shrimp properly: A big mistake that people make when breading anything is doing an even coating of each step. Tap off excess flour before dredging in the eggs, then let excess egg drip of before adding to the bread crumbs. This way the breading won’t lump up and fall off when frying.
• Get your oil to the right temperature: Use a thermometer if you can and make sure that the oil is up to about 375-400 degrees before frying. If the oil isn’t hot enough, it will take longer for the shrimp to fry and they’ll absorb too much oil making them greasy. If the oil is too hot the breading will cook or burn before the shrimp is cooked through.
• Don’t overcrowd: Make sure to not overcrowd the pot when frying as it will cause the temperature of the oil to drop. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a baking sheet and place in the oven on warm until all the shrimp is done.

What Sides Go Well With Shrimp?

There’s not limit to what you can pair with these breaded shrimp to make your dinner complete. Also keep in mind that this shrimp recipe also works great for appetizers!

• Crispy Steak Fries
• Air Fryer Baked Potato
• Super Creamy Coleslaw
• Easy Steamed Broccoli
• Air Fryer Parmesan Zucchini
• Baked Macaroni and Cheese
• Garlic Bread

Looking For More Shrimp Recipes?

• Tequila Shrimp Quesadillas
• Shrimp Fried Rice
• Shrimp Spring Rolls
• Garlic Butter Shrimp
• Bacon Shrimp Toast

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