Breaded Shrimp Recipe

This Breaded Shrimp Recipe is crispy, crunchy and super addicting! A simply seasoned breadcrumb coating gives these fried shrimp the most delicious crunch. Serve these shrimp with delicious french fries and a lemon wedge and you’ll think it came from a restaurant!

Why You’ll Love This 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. Fried shrimp that’s so addicting you won’t be able to stop eating them!

• Addicting Flavor: We’re going to warm you that it’s going to be hard to stop eating this shrimp. The texture and flavor are hard to beat!
• Less Expensive Than Going Out: Making these fried shrimp at home is going to be a more affordable way to have a seafood dinner at home.
• Kid Approved: Fried shrimp seems to be a pretty universal food order for kids and adults alike. This is a seafood dinner that you know the whole family will enjoy.
• Make Ahead: After you fry the shrimp, you can keep them in a warm oven until you’re ready to eat. Or if you need to get the shrimp done way in advance, they can be warmed back up in an oven or air fryer after being refrigerated.

What Kind Of Shrimp Is Best For 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. This size shrimp cooks up in just the right amount of time without burning the breading before the shrimp is cooked through.

As with all seafood recipes, get the freshest shrimp available, even if it’s 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 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.

STEP 1 – DREDGE THE SHRIMP: Coat 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.

STEP 2 – FRY THE SHRIMP: Fill a large pot halfway with oil. Use a vegetable or canola oil, or any neutral oil with a high smoke point. The shrimp will be done fairly quickly, just about 3-4 minutes per batch. Add a few shrimp at a time, not overcrowding the pot, and fry until golden brown.

STEP 3 – SEASON THE SHRIMP: 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 Side Dishes Go Well With Shrimp?

There’s no 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

Storing And Reheating

Leftover shrimp can be stored in a container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you don’t think you’ll finish the shrimp in that time, you can also freeze the shrimp for up to 3 months.

Reheat the shrimp in the oven or an air fryer for the crispiest outcome. However, if you’re short on time the microwave will do the trick, just don’t warm them too long or the shrimp will end up rubbery.

Looking For More Shrimp Recipes?

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

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