I know most would assume Southern fried catfish or maybe even perch or hush puppies should be my favorite thing that is served at a family fish fry, but nope, it is classic fried shrimp my friends. Those little morsels of seasoned and crunchy deliciousness are beyond sensational, and I can’t get enough.
This recipe is quite simple and includes a cornmeal flour batter that you can make a huge batch of and store away for your future fish fry needs. The flavors come together perfectly with a bit of a spicy kick. 
Spiced Fried Shrimp
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings 1x
Description
Crispy fried shrimp is seasoned with a flavorful cornmeal flour and is perfect as an appetizer, inside of tacos, or as a fish fry star.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup (80 g) yellow cornmeal
- 1/4 cup (30 g) all purpose flour
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp (10 ml) hot sauce
- 1 lb (450 g) deveined shrimp
Instructions
- In a brown bag or ziploc bag, add cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, cayenne, lemon pepper, and paprika and shake together.
- In a deep pie plate or large shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and hot sauce.
- Dip shrimp to beaten eggs then add back into the cornmeal breading and shake liberally to coat well. Place coated shrimp on a baking sheet.
- While coating sets, add 2 – 2 1/2 inches of oil to a deep pot and heat over medium high heat.
- Fry shrimp until golden brown but don’t fry too long. Shrimp doesn’t take too long to cook.
- Drain on paper towels and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of flour is used in the batter for the spiced fried shrimp?
The batter for the spiced fried shrimp uses cornmeal flour.
How can I adjust the spiciness of the fried shrimp?
You can adjust the spiciness by increasing or decreasing the amount of spices you add to the cornmeal flour batter.
Can I store the cornmeal flour batter for later use?
Yes, you can make a large batch of the cornmeal flour batter and store it for future fish fry needs.
