Deep-Fried Shrimp

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This delicious recipe for deep-fried shrimp is made with a batter of eggs, flour, and baking powder. Serve with French fries.

Submitted by Ladan Miller
Updated on October 3, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
16
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 1 ½ cups vegetable oil

  • 4 pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 8 large eggs

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan.

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

  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.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

382 Calories
25g Fat
10g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 382
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 266mg 89%
Sodium 355mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Protein 27g 55%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Calcium 92mg 7%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 258mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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