Description
This shrimp basket recipe is the perfect blend of crispy, golden shrimp paired with classic sides like fries or coleslaw. Whether you’re hosting a seafood night or just craving comfort food, this easy-to-follow recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in the comfort of your home. Marinated shrimp are coated in a flavorful breading, fried to perfection, and served with tangy dipping sauces for an irresistible meal that’s sure to impress. Simple, satisfying, and bursting with flavor, this shrimp basket is a must-try for seafood lovers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Mix flour, cornmeal, spices, and salt in a bowl. Whisk eggs and milk in another.
- Dip shrimp in the egg mixture, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden.
- Drain on a wire rack and serve with sides and dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American / Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/4 of the shrimp basket
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Shrimp Basket