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🍤 Southern Fried Shrimp Recipe

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🍤 Southern Fried Shrimp Recipe

🌟 Why You’ll Love It:

  • Golden, crispy coating with bold Southern spices
  • Quick to cook—done in under 30 minutes
  • Perfect for po’boys, seafood platters, or a snack with dipping sauce

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Shrimp:

  • 1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off)
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or whole milk + 1 tbsp lemon juice)
  • 1 tsp hot sauce (optional, for extra flavor)

For the Coating:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornmeal
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

For Frying:

  • Vegetable oil or peanut oil (for deep frying)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Soak the Shrimp:
    In a bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the shrimp and let soak for 10–15 minutes while you prepare the coating.
  2. Prepare the Coating:
    In a shallow dish, mix together flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne.
  3. Coat the Shrimp:
    Remove shrimp from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Dredge each shrimp in the flour-cornmeal mixture, pressing to coat well. Shake off excess.
  4. Heat the Oil:
    Heat 2–3 inches of oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Fry the Shrimp:
    Fry shrimp in batches (don’t overcrowd the pan) for 2–3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Turn once if pan-frying. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  6. Serve Hot:
    Sprinkle lightly with sea salt. Serve with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, remoulade, or hot sauce.

🍽️ Serving Ideas:

  • Over creamy coleslaw
  • In a New Orleans-style po’boy sandwich
  • Alongside hush puppies and fries
  • With cheesy grits for a Southern shrimp & grits twist

Would you like a recipe for a dipping sauce (like spicy remoulade) to go with it?

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