Southern Fried Shrimp

5 from 1 vote

Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, Southern Fried Shrimp will fulfill all your seafood needs. It's a favorite for family meals or special occasions. This is eating at its finest!

Prep Time10

Cook Time4

Total Time14

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Southern

Servings: servings

Author: Jamie Sherman

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb. raw shrimp peeled and deveined

For the wet mixture

1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk

For the dry mixture

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

For frying

vegetable oil

For serving

lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, Ranch dressing, honey mustard, or other condiments as desired

Instructions

In a deep fryer or large skillet, heat the oil to 375°F.
In a large bowl, combine the shrimp with all of the wet mixture ingredients. Mix well and let the mixture sit for 10-15 minutes.
In a medium bowl, combine all of the dry mixture ingredients.
Working in batches, if necessary, remove the shrimp from the milk mixture and transfer them to the dry mixture. Make sure the shrimp are well-coated with the flour mixture.
Remove the shrimp from the flour mixture and fry them in oil for 3-5 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through, and the batter is a light golden brown.
Remove the shrimp from the oil to a paper towel-lined baking sheet or platter. If necessary, repeat the process with any remaining shrimp.
Serve immediately with any condiments, if desired.

Notes

If you like a spicier dish, try adding some ground cayenne pepper to the milk and flour mixture.
For a different flavor profile, try adding equal amounts of Cajun seasoning, Old Bay, Greek seasoning, or any other seasoning blend your family enjoys in place of the seasonings listed in the recipe.
Work in batches if needed.

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