Pan Fried Shrimp Recipe
"This pan fried shrimp dinner idea is the best meal to pair with your favorite bbq sauce recipe. A delicious appetizer recipe to prepare for a family meal idea. It’s deliciously saucy, perfectly rich and buttery, and amazingly flavorful! Shrimp is always a crowd favorite when it comes to quick meals and appetizers. Skip the boring chicken and replace it with a protein-packed shrimp. Shrimp is extremely versatile and they cook very quickly, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights. Since shrimp are quick to cook, you just need to cook them for 1 minute per batch. Cooking them too long will result in a rubbery texture."
NotesYou can also marinate the shrimp with some citrus such as grapefruit, lime, or lemon. Just marinate the deveined shrimp for 3-4 minutes.
Serves4
Preparation Time15 min
Cooking Time6 min
Cooking MethodSkillet
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain dry bread crumbs
- 1 cup Panko crumbs
- 1 cup flour
- 12 ounce vegetable oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Sprinkle shrimp with cajun seasoning.
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Place 3/4 cup flour in a shallow bowl.
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In a second shallow bowl, whisk eggs together with 1 tablespoon of water.
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Combine bread crumbs, panko crumbs, and flour on a third bowl.
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Coat shrimp in flour, dip in egg, and then press into bread crumb mixture, thoroughly coating them.
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Pour 1 inch of oil in a Dutch oven or skillet with high sides. Heat until oil sizzles when you drop a few bread crumbs in.
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Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown.
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Cook each batch for 1 minute.
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Place them on a paper towel-lined plate.
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Sprinkle shrimp lightly with salt and pepper when you take them out of the oil.
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Serve with a delicious barbecue sauce or your choice of dipping sauce.