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Southern Crispy Fried Shrimp: The Irresistible Gulf Coast Delicacy That’s Perfect for Any Occasion


  • Author: WAFA LI

Description

Golden, crunchy, and perfectly spiced—every bite bursts with juicy flavor!


Ingredients

Scale

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)

½ cup buttermilk

½ cup all-purpose flour

½ cup yellow cornmeal

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp garlic powder

½ tsp onion powder

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp black pepper

Vegetable oil (for frying)

For Cocktail Sauce:

½ cup ketchup

1 tbsp prepared horseradish

1 tsp lemon juice

¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce

Dash of hot sauce (optional)


Instructions

Pat shrimp dry and soak in buttermilk for 15 minutes.

In a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, and spices.

Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).

Dredge shrimp in the flour-cornmeal mix, coating evenly.

Fry in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.

Drain on paper towels.

For the sauce, mix all cocktail sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

Serve shrimp hot with cocktail sauce on the side.

PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time: 15 mins, Cook Time: 15 mins, Total Time: 30 mins
Servings: 4, Calories: 370, Net Carbs: 16g, Fats: 20g, Protein: 28g