🍲 Description
This Southern Fried Shrimp recipe delivers perfectly crispy shrimp with a light, crunchy coating and juicy, flavorful inside. It’s simple, quick, and tastes like classic coastal comfort food.
😍 Flavor & Experience
Every bite is crunchy, golden, and seasoned just right with a hint of spice. The shrimp stays juicy inside while the crispy coating gives that addictive Southern-style crunch.
⏱️ Prep: 10 min | Cook: 10 min | Total: 20 min
🍽️ Servings: 4
🔥 Nutrition (approx per serving)
Calories: 380 kcal | Protein: 28g
🛒 Ingredients
500g shrimp (peeled & deveined)
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp hot sauce (optional)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Oil for frying
👨🍳 Instructions
Marinate shrimp
Soak shrimp in buttermilk + hot sauce for 10–15 minutes.
Prepare coating
Mix flour, cornstarch, and all spices in a bowl.
Coat shrimp
Remove shrimp from buttermilk and dredge in flour mixture until fully coated.
Heat oil
Heat oil to 175°C (350°F).
Fry shrimp
Fry in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy.
Drain & serve
Place on paper towels and serve hot.
💡 Pro Tips
Use cornstarch for extra crunch 🔥
Don’t overcrowd the pan
Double coat for restaurant-style crispiness
