Breaded Fried Shrimp
https://easyhomemaderecipes.caFried shrimp coated in a cheesy breadcrumb mixture are the perfect combination of crispy, savory, and comforting. Each shrimp is lightly seasoned, coated in breadcrumbs mixed with cheese and fried until golden brown.This recipe is perfect on its own as an appetizer, main dish or part of the Feast of the Seven Fishes made for Christmas Eve Dinner!These crispy fried shrimp are delicious served with homemade pizza sauce or alongside classic Italian dishes like baked ziti or a fresh Kale Caesar Salad.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 10 oz shrimp raw (31-40 count), thawed, towel dried
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup bread crumbs
- ⅓ pecorino romano cheese grated
- 2 springs parsley chopped
- 1 cup canola oil for frying
- ½ clove garlic
- 1 lemon optional
Instructions
- Thaw out your shrimp. Prepare them by peeling, deveining them and towel dry them. Season with salt.10 oz shrimp, ¼ tsp salt
- Cut a piece of parchment paper and place it on your counter or on a baking sheet.
- Prepare egg wash in a medium dish by whisking the egg until it is well combined.1 egg
- In another small bowl mix together the breadcrumbs, parsley and cheese.¾ cup bread crumbs, ⅓ pecorino romano cheese, 2 springs parsley
- Dip the shrimp in the egg wash and then dredge with the bread crumb mixture while you gently press the breadcrumbs on the shrimp. I usually place all the shrimp in the egg wash all at once then dredge the shrimp individually in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the breaded shrimp on the parchment paper to dry a little. Repeat until all the shrimp have been breaded.
- In a 10" pan, sauté the garlic until fragrant, then remove. Reduce the heat to medium and test the oil temperature by dropping a little bit of breadcrumbs in the oil. If it drops to the bottom the oil isn't ready yet, but if it sizzles then it's ready.1 cup canola oil, ½ clove garlic
- Fry the shrimp in the oil. Once the outer edges of the shrimp become opaque, flip. Fry until golden then remove and place on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb any excess oil. Repeat until you have fried all of the shrimp.
- Serve immediately with slices of lemon or place in a warm place until ready to serve.
Notes
Top Tips
Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel before dipping them in egg wash and breading. Use finely grated cheese so it blends evenly into the breadcrumbs. Fry in small batches to keep the oil temperature steady. Don't overcook. The shrimp cook quickly and should be just opaque. Place cooked shrimp on paper towels in one layer to absorb excess oil. Keep warm in oven on low if not ready to serve.Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 652kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 59gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 36gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 395mgPotassium: 247mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 102IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 91mgIron: 2mg
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