Deep-Fried Shrimp

Try this shrimp recipe for crunchy, golden brown shrimp dredged in a batter of eggs, flour, and baking powder.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 382 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined
• 8 large eggs
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups vegetable oil

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a medium saucepan.

Step 2

While the oil is heating, stir shrimp, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl. Whisk flour, eggs, and baking powder together in a shallow bowl.

Step 3

Working in small batches, dredge shrimp in egg mixture. Lower shrimp carefully into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining shrimp.