Here’s a classic, crispy Southern Fried Shrimp recipe—golden on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor 🍤✨
🍤 Southern Fried Shrimp
🧾 Ingredients
- 500 g raw shrimp (peeled & deveined, tails on or off)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
🔪 Instructions
1. Marinate the shrimp
- Place shrimp in buttermilk
- Let soak for 20–30 minutes (makes them tender and flavorful)
2. Prepare coating
In a bowl, mix:
- Cornmeal
- Flour
- Paprika
- Garlic powder
- Cayenne, salt, and pepper
3. Heat oil
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 175–180°C (350°F)
4. Coat shrimp
- Remove shrimp from buttermilk
- Dredge in the seasoned cornmeal mixture
- Press lightly so coating sticks well
5. Fry
- Fry in batches for 2–3 minutes
- Cook until golden brown and crispy
6. Drain
- Remove and place on paper towels or a rack
🍽️ Serve with
- Lemon wedges 🍋
- Tartar sauce or spicy mayo
- Coleslaw, fries, or hush puppies
🔥 Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—keeps shrimp crispy
- Maintain oil temperature for even frying
- Use fresh shrimp for best flavor
If you want, I can share an air fryer version or a spicy Cajun-style twist for extra kick.
