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Paula Deen Fried Shrimp Recipe

Paula Deen Fried Shrimp Recipe

Looking for the best Paula Deen Fried Shrimp Recipe? This Paula Deen Fried Shrimp Recipe brings Southern flavor home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Southern
Servings 4
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Dutch Oven
  • Candy thermometer
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Tongs or Slotted Spoon
  • Paper towels

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Lb Jumbo Shrimp
  • 1 Cup All-purpose Flour
  • 1/2 Cup Yellow Cornmeal
  • 1 Tbsp Seafood Seasoning
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 Tsp Hot Sauce
  • 1 Quart Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Lemon Wedges

Instructions
 

  • Heat the Oil Fill your Dutch oven with the vegetable oil. Turn the heat to a medium setting.
  • Wait for the oil to reach 350 degrees. Use your thermometer to check the heat often.
  • Prepare the Breading Get two large bowls for your dry ingredients. Mix the flour and cornmeal in one bowl.
  • Add the seafood seasoning to the dry mix. Whisk them until they look very well combined.
  • Make the Egg Wash Crack the eggs into a second clean bowl. Add a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce.
  • Beat the eggs until they are very smooth. This liquid will help the flour stick well.
  • Coat the Shrimp Dip each shrimp into the flour mixture first. Shake off any extra powder from the tail.
  • Then dip the shrimp into the egg wash. Finally, coat it in the flour once more.
  • Fry the Shrimp Drop the shrimp into the hot oil carefully. Do not crowd the pot with too many.
  • Fry them for about two or three minutes. They should look golden brown and very curled.
  • Drain and Serve Remove the shrimp with your slotted spoon. Place them on a wire rack or paper.
  • Let the excess oil drip off for a minute. Serve them while they are still very hot.

Notes

➔ Keep your oil at a steady temperature always.
➔ Pat the shrimp dry before you start breading.
➔ Do not overcook the shrimp or they get rubbery.
➔ Use peanut oil for a very nutty flavor.
➔ Bread the shrimp right before you fry them.
➔ Season the flour well for the best taste.
➔ Work in small batches to keep oil hot.
➔ Use fresh oil for the cleanest fried flavor.
➔ Always peel and devein the shrimp before coating.
➔ Let the shrimp rest briefly after breading them.
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