Spicy Fried Shrimp Recipes

SPICY FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oil to 375°F.
• Line a tray with paper towels and set aside. In a bowl, whisk together buttermilk, milk and hot sauce.
• In a sealable bag add the flour, Rice Krispies, kosher salt and black pepper and mix well. (See Note 2)
• Peel and devein shrimp leaving the tails on. Butterfly cut the shrimp or leave whole. Pat dry then dredge in the dry mixture first, then wet mixture and then the dry mixture again. Set aside.
• Heat oil in large skillet, cast iron pan or Dutch oven. Make sure the oil is at 375°F, you want to fry the shrimp (See Note 3). Deep-fry in batches, but do not overload the fryer, it will drop the temp of the oil. Fry 30 seconds per side and golden brown.
• Remove from oil and drain on the paper towel lined baking tray. Salt and serve warm with lemon slices.

4 MINUTE SPICY GARLIC SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, garlic, red pepper flakes and shrimp. Season with grill seasoning or salt and pepper and cook shrimp 3 minutes or until just pink. Toss with lemon zest, juice and chopped parsley. Remove shrimp to a serving platter leaving the garlic cloves in the pan.

SPICY STIR-FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Add shallot, and cook until softened and light golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Add shrimp, chili sauce, and sugar; cook, stirring constantly, until shrimp are pink and opaque, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with coconut noodles and bok choy.

BEER BATTER FRIED SPICY SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat 1-1/2 inches oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350ºF.
• Lightly coat shrimp with 1/4 cup baking mix and crushed red pepper.
• Combine 1 cup baking mix and remaining ingredients, except tartar sauce, in a bowl.
• Beat with a hand beater until batter is smooth and thin. (If batter is too thick, stir in additional beer, 1 tablespoon at a time, until of desired consistency.).
• Dip shrimp into batter, letting excess drip into bowl.
• Place shrimp in hot oil and fry about 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
• Sprinkle with coconut and serve hot with tartar sauce.