Cracker Breaded Deep Fried Shrimp Recipes

EASY BREADED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet. Dip the shrimp in the egg, then coat the shrimp with bread crumbs. Fry the shrimp in the hot oil.

CRACKER BREADED DEEP-FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel the shrimp, devein and leave the tails on .
• In a bowl mix together the crushed Ritz crackers, flour, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and seasoned salt.
• In another bowl mix/whisk together the buttermilk and egg, Tabasco and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until well combined.
• Holding the shrimp by the tail dip the shrimp into the buttermilk mixture, then dredge into the cracker mixture.
• Pour about 3 inches of oil into a large deep heavy-duty skillet or a cast-iron skillet (or use a deep fryer) heat oil to 375 degrees.
• Holding the shrimp by the tail carefully place the shrimp into hot oil.
• Fry in batches for about 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
• Drain on a wire rack with paper towels under the rack (do not place the cooked shrimp directly onto the paper towels or they will become soft).

GOLDEN FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Sprinkle shrimp with seasoned salt and roll in dry ingredients. Dip in egg and roll in crumbs again. Deep fry in wire basket until golden . DO NOT OVER COOK.

CHINESE DEEP-FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Remove the shell from the shrimp, but leave the tail intact. Devein with a deep cut, but no not sever the two halves of the shrimp. Mix the sherry with a pinch or two of salt and toss with the shrimp. Put aside while batter is being prepared.
• Mix the Wondra, baking powder, and salt together and add the peanut oil slowly while beating to mix thoroughly. When the dough forms a lump, add the water, a little at a time until the batter is the consistency of light cream. Heat the oil for deep frying in a wok to 360-370*. Place the shrimp on a paper towel.
• Take a shrimp by the tail and coat with batter-not the tail, please. Drop the shrimp into the hot oil. Repeat with all the shrimp, removing them to drain as they become golden brown and puffy. Serve at once, or place in a warm (about 150*) oven to keep warm.