Fried Shrimp Recipe
Hand battered, served with fries, coleslaw, garlic bread, cocktail & tartar sauce
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Ingredients
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Fried Shrimp
Fries
Coleslaw
Garlic Bread
Sauces
Method
Fried Shrimp
- 1
Prepare the batter
In a large bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 2
Combine wet ingredients
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk until well combined.
- 3
Batter the shrimp
Dip each shrimp into the dry mixture, then into the wet mixture, and back into the dry mixture to coat evenly.
- 4
Heat the oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the shrimp
Carefully drop the battered shrimp into the hot oil in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Fries
- 6
Prepare the fries
Cut the potatoes into fry shapes and soak them in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- 7
Heat the oil
In a separate deep fryer or large pot, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Fry the potatoes
Fry the soaked potatoes in batches for about 4-5 minutes until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, then sprinkle with salt.
Coleslaw
- 9
Mix the vegetables
In a large bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and carrots.
- 10
Prepare the dressing
In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- 11
Combine and chill
Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrots, mix well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Garlic Bread
- 12
Prepare the garlic butter
In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, minced garlic, and chopped parsley until well combined.
- 13
- 14
Bake the bread
Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 10-12 minutes until golden and toasted.
Sauces
- 15
Serve
Serve the fried shrimp with cocktail sauce and tartar sauce on the side.