This Southern Fried Shrimp recipe is easy, delicious, super easy to make. Crunchy on the outside and bursting with flavor. Recipe in

If the sound of sizzling shrimp makes your mouth water, you’re in the right place. Shrimp has been a culinary staple across cultures for millennia—and this version? It’s all about maximum crunch with minimal fuss. Perfectly seasoned and fried to golden perfection, these crispy shrimp are your new go-to, whether you’re feeding a crowd or indulging solo. 🍤 Crispy Fried Shrimp How-To 🛒 What You’ll Need IngredientNotesCanola oilEnough for ~2 inches of frying depthEggs (2 large)BeatenWhole milk (1 cup)Adds richness to the batterHot sauce (2 tbsp)Try Cholula or your favorite for a subtle kickRaw shrimp (2 lbs)Large, peeled, deveinedAll-purpose flour…If the sound of sizzling shrimp makes your mouth water, you’re in the right place. Shrimp has been a culinary staple across cultures for millennia—and this version? It’s all about maximum crunch with minimal fuss. Perfectly seasoned and fried to golden perfection, these crispy shrimp are your new go-to, whether you’re feeding a crowd or indulging solo.

🍤 Crispy Fried Shrimp How-To

🛒 What You’ll Need

Ingredient Notes
Canola oil Enough for ~2 inches of frying depth
Eggs (2 large) Beaten
Whole milk (1 cup) Adds richness to the batter
Hot sauce (2 tbsp) Try Cholula or your favorite for a subtle kick
Raw shrimp (2 lbs) Large, peeled, deveined
All-purpose flour (¾ cup) For that perfect crust
Cornmeal (⅔ cup) Adds texture and flavor
Kosher salt (1½ tsp) Enhances taste
Black pepper (1 tsp) Adds balance
Cayenne pepper (½ tsp) For heat
Lemon wedges For that final zesty finish
Cocktail or rémoulade sauce Optional—but delicious

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