Old Bay® Fried Shrimp

This is an old recipe used by many of the seafood restaurants in Florida for Old Bay® fried shrimp. Excellent for fish, shrimp, scallops!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 760 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups yellow cornmeal
• peanut oil for frying
• ½ cup seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
• 2 cups milk, or more as needed
• 3 large eggs, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Place each shrimp on a flat work surface and butterfly by slicing horizontally through the middle, being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side.

Step 3

Whisk eggs in a bowl; mix in milk. Place shrimp in milk mixture and soak for 1 hour.

Step 4

Mix flour, cornmeal, and seafood seasoning together and pour into a zip-top bag. Place 5 to 6 shrimp in the bag and shake well.

Step 5

Drop shrimp in the hot oil and fry until golden brown and opaque in the centers, about 5 minutes. Remove and place on paper towels to soak out oil. Repeat with remaining shrimp.