Here’s a classic, crispy, seasoned Southern Fried Shrimp recipe—golden, crunchy outside and juicy inside. Easy, fast, and perfect as a main dish or appetizer!

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🍤 Southern Fried Shrimp

Ingredients (4 servings)

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled & deveined (tails on or off)

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 1 egg

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour

• ½ cup cornmeal (for extra crunch)

• 1½ tsp Old Bay or Cajun seasoning

• 1 tsp paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Oil for frying (peanut or vegetable oil)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the shrimp

• Rinse and pat shrimp dry with paper towels.

• Season lightly with salt and pepper.

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2. Make the batter

1. In a bowl, whisk buttermilk + egg together.

2. In another bowl, mix:

   • Flour

   • Cornmeal

   • Old Bay/Cajun seasoning

   • Paprika

   • Garlic powder

   • Onion powder

   • Salt & pepper

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3. Coat the shrimp

1. Dip shrimp in the buttermilk-egg mixture.

2. Dredge in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing to coat well.

3. Place on a plate while oil heats.

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4. Fry until golden

1. Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep skillet or fryer.

2. Fry shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.

3. Drain on paper towels.

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5. Serve

Perfect with:

• Cocktail sauce

• Remoulade

• Tartar sauce

• Lemon wedges

• Hush puppies

• Coleslaw

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⭐ Tips for Perfect Southern Fried Shrimp

• Cornmeal = crunch. Don’t skip it!

• Work in small batches so oil temp stays hot.

• Double-dip for extra crispy: dip shrimp back in buttermilk, then flour again.

• Spicy version: Add cayenne or extra Cajun seasoning.

• Air fryer option: Lightly spray shrimp with oil, air fry at 400°F for 6–8 minutes, flipping halfway.

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If you’d like, I can also share:
🍤 Nashville Hot Fried Shrimp
🍤 Buttermilk Fried Shrimp Po’ Boy
🍤 Cajun Lemon Pepper Fried Shrimp

Want a dipping sauce recipe to go with it?