Calabash Shrimp Recipes

CALABASH FRIED SHRIMP RECIPE

Steps:

• Thaw frozen shrimp in a bowl of cold water.
• Drain water from shrimp when ready to fry.
• Add milk to drained shrimp. Toss well to fully coat with milk.
• Place flour in a small bowl or deep container.
• Add the salt. Mix well.
• Place cooking oil in deep pot over Medium heat on stove top. Bring to 350F degrees.
• Remove shrimp from bowl with milk and drop into the flour.
• Toss shrimp well in flour to fully coat.
• Place shrimp in a wire basket if you have one. Gently shake off excess flour.
• Carefully place shrimp in hot oil.
• Let fry for about 1-2 minutes or until lightly golden brown in color.
• Remove from oil and place on a wire rack to drain.
• Serve while warm.
• Enjoy!

CALABASH STYLE FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• stir together flour and cornstarch in a shallow baking dish until well combined.
• In a separate dish, mix eggs & 1 cup of milk together
• Place a heavy cast iron skillet over medium heat. Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches or so, into the skillet.
• Heat oil over medium-medium high heat.
• When oil reaches roughly 375 degrees, dip shrimp in egg mixture and dredge in flour, then place shrimp in hot oil, being careful not to crowd the skillet. Turn shrimp as needed.
• Line serving dish with paper towels near skillet.
• Cook shrimp for about 2 to 3 minutes or just until golden and crispy. . Remove to paper towels. Salt to taste before serving.

CALABASH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Beat together eggs and milk.
• Add flour, salt and pepper; stir until smooth.
• Dip shrimp in batter; remove and place in hot oil.
• Fry at 375 degrees until crisp.

CALABASH SHRIMP RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Beat together eggs and milk. Add flour, salt and pepper; stir until smooth. Dip shrimp in batter; remove and place in hot oil. Fry at 375 degrees until crisp.