Fried Shrimp
Fried Shrimp – fresh, juicy deep-fried shrimps drenched in buttermilk and coated in highly-seasoned breadcrumbs. Light, crispy and finger-licking good!
Servings 3 - 4 people
Calories 221kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound large shrimp peeled , deveined
- 1/4 cup cornmeal
- 3/4 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/2 -1 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 3/4 -1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon white or black pepper
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F OR In a large sauce pan, pour vegetable oil – half way .
- In a large bowl mix together, cornmeal, flour, garlic & onion powder, cayenne, salt and pepper.
- Mix buttermilk and eggs. Set aside.
- Dip shrimp in buttermilk mixture and lightly deep into the flour mixture.
- Then fry the shrimp in the fryer or saucepan a few at at a time. Fry until slightly brown and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes or more depending on the size. These big chunks took about 6 minutes per side.
- Remove from the fryer with a slotted spoon place on a cookie rack to ensure crispness. Repeat with the remaining shrimps.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: -106mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 2.3mg