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Kickin’ Fried Shrimp

November 10, 2013 by Melissa 11 Comments

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Seafood lovers will flip for these crispy breaded Kickin’ Fried Shrimp. The crunchy coating is perfectly seasoned and provides extra crunch by combining both flour and cornmeal.  In warm weather or cool, these fiery shrimp are sure to start a party whenever they’re served. Set-up a condiment station for dipping then step aside and watch your family and friends dig in.
Kickin' Fried Shrimp
These mouthwatering shrimp fall into the category of special treats for my family. Contrary to common thought about life in the South, deep fried dishes aren’t an everyday occurrence at our house so when we splurge, we do it right! Shrimp is definitely on our short list of favorite golden-fried dishes following close behind chicken, of course.  The flour-cornmeal breading for my kickin’ shrimp provides just the right balance between crispy and crunchy. It’s always a plus that fried shrimp cook quickly, too.  They’re easy to pop and even harder to stop popping making them guaranteed to disappear in flash. Serve them with tarter sauce, cocktail sauce or one of our favorites, Yum Yum Sauce.
Kickin' Fried Shrimp
 Kickin' Fried Shrimp
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Kickin' Fried Shrimp

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Kickin' Fried Shrimp

Servings: 10
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 2 lb medium raw shrimp peeled, deveined tails removed
  • 2 1/2 cup self-rising flour
  • 1/2 cup plain yellow cornmeal
  • 3 1/2 tsp seafood seasoning divided [i.e. Seafood Magic, Old Bay, Cajun-Creole]
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 1/2 cup whole buttermilk
  • oil for frying

Instructions

  • Season the shrimp with 1/2 tsp seafood seasoning and set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the self-rising flour, cornmeal, 3 tsp seafood seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground cumin.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and 1 1/2 cups whole buttermilk.
  • Toss the seasoned shrimp with 1/3 cup of the seasoned flour-cornmeal breading.
  • Spread out into a single layer so they won't clump.
  • Dip each piece in the buttermilk-egg wash.
  • Toss in the seasoned flour-cornmeal breading shaking off any excess.
  • Heat 4 inches of oil in a dutch oven or heavy bottomed saucepan to 350°F. Do not overfill the pot.
  • Fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes [depending on the size of the shrimp] until golden and crispy. Adjust the heat periodically to maintain the temperature of the oil while frying.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove the crispy golden shrimp to a paper towel lined pan to drain.
  • Repeat until all of the shrimp is fried. Sprinkle with additional seasoning after frying, if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

Self-rising flour has salt and baking powder already added. The baking powder adds a light and crispy texture to the breading that makes it so delicious! The salt in the flour and in the seafood seasoning makes it unnecessary to add additional salt to the breading. If needed, adjust to your taste.
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Kickin' Fried Shrimp

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Comments

  1. Nufsaid says

    November 11, 2013 at 1:23 am

    Sounds yummy just like the rest of your recipes! What dipping sauce do you have in the picture?

    Reply
  2. Melissa says

    November 11, 2013 at 2:19 am

    Thanks so much. The sauce pictured is a roasted red pepper tarter sauce. I’ll have to add the recipe to this one soon.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      July 31, 2017 at 8:43 am

      Why wouldn’t this work for chicken also?

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        July 31, 2017 at 9:04 am

        Sounds like a great experiement.

  3. Lauren says

    July 3, 2017 at 11:09 pm

    These shrimp are amazing! We live in Charleston, SC. They are better than any we’ve had in the many seafood restaurants here. Bravo!

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      July 3, 2017 at 11:12 pm

      That’s high praise thanks so much. I’m glad you loved these!

      Reply
  4. Margo says

    June 25, 2018 at 4:16 pm

    Do you have your own app?
    Had save some of your recipes and had a hell of a time finding them … forgetting your name
    Bought the shrimp but, needed to more ingredients.

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      June 26, 2018 at 7:35 am

      Hi Margo, I don’t but be sure to subscribe for email updates and bookmark my website in your browser.

      Reply
  5. Michele says

    July 8, 2018 at 8:43 pm


    Delicious!!!

    Reply
  6. Shirlene says

    February 9, 2019 at 10:24 am

    Can I use. White corn meal

    Reply
    • Melissa says

      February 9, 2019 at 11:05 am

      Plain yellow cornmeal is best.

      Reply

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