Jumbo Gulf Shrimp Recipe
Available grilled, blackened, or fried.
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Ingredients
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Shrimp Preparation
For Grilling or Blackening
For Frying
Method
Preparation
- 1
Clean the Shrimp
Rinse the jumbo Gulf shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. If not already done, peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on.
- 2
Season the Shrimp
In a bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Toss the shrimp in this mixture until evenly coated. Let sit for about 15 minutes.
Grilling or Blackening
- 3
- 4
Cook the Shrimp
For grilling, brush the grill grates with olive oil, then place the shrimp on the grill and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are opaque and have grill marks. For blackening, melt the butter in the skillet and add the shrimp, cooking for 2-3 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through.
- 5
Garnish and Serve
Remove the shrimp from the heat, sprinkle with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Frying
- 6
Prepare Breading Station
Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- 7
Bread the Shrimp
Dip each shrimp first into the flour, shaking off the excess, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat them in panko breadcrumbs.
- 8
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 9
Fry the Shrimp
Carefully add the breaded shrimp to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 10
Serve
Serve the fried shrimp with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.
