Jul 13 2026

Breaded Shrimp Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

7 large shrimp fried to a golden brown and served with our homemade cocktail sauce

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Ingredients

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For the Shrimp

Method

For the Shrimp

  1. 1

    Prepare the Shrimp

    Peel and devein the shrimp if not already done. Rinse them under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In three separate shallow bowls, place the all-purpose flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs. Season the flour with salt and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Bread the Shrimp

    Dredge each shrimp in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip into the beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.

  5. 5

    Fry the Shrimp

    Carefully place the breaded shrimp in the hot oil, cooking them in batches if necessary. Fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

  6. 6

    Drain the Shrimp

    Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried shrimp to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.

For the Cocktail Sauce

  1. 7

    Mix the Sauce

    In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of salt. Stir until well mixed.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve the fried shrimp hot with the homemade cocktail sauce on the side.

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