New England Fried Shrimp Recipes

FRIED SHRIMP RECIPE

Steps:

• Add flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper to a medium shallow dish and whisk to blend.***
• In a second medium shallow dish whisk eggs until well blended.
• Pour panko into a 3rd shallow dish (a pie plate works well here).
• Preheat oil in a large pot to 350 degrees while you coat shrimp. Note that shrimp should be lightly wet on the exterior, if not rinse with water and drain well otherwise the flour won't stick in the next step.
• Dredge shrimp in flour mixture on both sides. Transfer to egg mixture and coat on both sides. Then finish by coating in panko on both sides, while pressing into panko so it adheres well.
• Fry shrimp in batches (no more than 10 at a time) until cooked through, about 1 minute. Bring oil back to 350 degree temperature between batches.
• Use a large spider to remove shrimp from oil and transfer to a baking sheet lined with two layers of paper towels to drain. Repeat process with remaining shrimp.
• Garnish shrimp with parsley if desired, serve with lemon wedges and your favorite shrimp sauce (such as cocktail sauce, honey mustard, tartar sauce, sriracha dip, creamy herb etc).

CRISPY FRIED SHRIMP RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat 1/2-inch of oil in a large, heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Line a large plate with a paper towel, set aside.
• In a cake pan or pie plate whisk together eggs and buttermilk. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and pepper.
• In another cake pan, mix together the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
• Add shrimp to the egg mixture and coat well. A few at a time, add the shrimp to the flour and coat completely. Place on a clean plate while you bread the remaining shrimp.
• Add shrimp to skillet making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3 minutes, until crispy and golden brown. Drain on prepared plate. Continue until all shrimp is fried.

CLASSIC RESTAURANT-STYLE FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat cooking oil to 350 -375 degrees F.
• Peel and clean the shrimp, rinsing under cold running water.**this is when you can butterfly the shrimp if you like. Cut through the shrimp to open it up without completely cutting through the flesh.
• Place the shrimp in the prepared egg wash completely covering. Remove and allow to drain briefly.
• Place the egg-washed shrimp into the bread crumbs. Lightly pat bread crumbs onto the shrimp to completely coat.
• Fry the shrimp until golden brown. Depending upon your frying method this could be 2-4 minutes
• Allow shrimp to drain on a rack or paper towels before serving
• Serve with Cocktail and tartar sauce
• Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl, and refrigerate until needed.
• Mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl, and refrigerate until needed. *If you like a spicier cocktail sauce add more horseradish.

NEW ENGLAND FRIED SHRIMP RECIPE

Steps:

• whish beer,fkiyr mustard and 1/4 tsp salt in a medium bowl until smooth you'll need to cook the shrimp in 2 batches. wait to batter the second batch until the first is cooked. for the first batch heat 1 tbsp oil in a large nonstiock skillet over medium high heat. hold shrimp by the tail and dip in the batter one at a time. let any excess batter drip off, then add the shrimp to the hot oil, making sure they aren't touching. cook, turning once adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent burning, until golden brown on the outside and curled, 3-4 minutes. transfer to a platter wipe out pan. add the remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan and heat over medium high heat. batter and fry the remaining shrimp. season all the shrimp with salt and pepper and serve immediately

NEW ENGLAND STYLED LIGHT FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In bowl, whisk together ale, flour, mustard and 1/4 tsp salt until smooth.
• Heat 1 tbsp oil in lg deep skillet over med-high heat. Holding shrimp by the tail, dip into ale batter. Add to oil.
• Cook, turning once, until golden brown, about 4 mins. Drain on paper towels. Season w/ remaining salt. and a pinch of pepper. Fry remaining shrimp.