Stupid shrimp question

[RUGER]

My buddy was talking the other day about wanting to try something different.
He asked me if I could batter and deep fry shrimp.
He don't like any shrimp other than fried.
I have never thought about it but why couldn't I batter up some shrimp just like I do my fish and fry them?

Would you egg / milk dip them?

 

[TNTreeman]

That would be delicious. Panco makes a good batter for shrimp too.

 

[Chaneylake]

I buy the ones already battered and I bake them in the oven

 

[FredRog72]

First of all, are you certain the shrimp are stupid or are they just ignorant? Sorry, just left reading the baiting thread. LOL

I fry shrimp all the time and love them. I don't dredge them because I don't want a lot of batter so I mix some flour with seasonings I like and toss the shrimp in it. It's a preference thing. If you like a thicker batter then dredge first. The key is, don't overcook them. The oil needs to be fairly hot so they brown before they overcook. Really want some fried shrimp now!

 

[WTM]

yep will work fine. try one of the aioli dips ive posted if he wants to try something a little different that plain old horseradish dip. a quick 1/2 cup mayo and 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce is easy and pretty tasty for shrimps.

 

[TAFKAP]

Dredge in flour, egg bath, then use unsweetened shredded coconut for the final coat

 

[SES]

I usually spice up a flour/cornstarch mix when I fry shrimp. I like a really light crust on them.

 

[shrimphead]

egg&milk wash louisiana fish fry. get oil to 325' in deep fryer. when shrimp start to float take them out. don't over crowd them

 

[Safari Hunt]

Buy smart shrimp?

 

[7mm08]

egg&milk wash louisiana fish fry. get oil to 325' in deep fryer. when shrimp start to float take them out. don't over crowd them

Now if'n a guy named shrimphead tells you what to do….. I would run with it!!

 

[Mud Creek]

Flour, egg, panko, then fry.

 

[CritterGitter]

Roll in Seasoned flour , then dip in egg/milk wash , roll in bread crumbs , i also use panko sometimes . Absolutely killer. Oil on 325 until they float , plus a minute or 2 for color.

 

[waterman]

just got through with some fresh shrimp brought back from South Carolina. we put them in a zip lock with house Autrey seafood breading, into the fridge for about 30 mins then panfry. dipped in some cocktail sauce that's heavy on the horseradish. good stuff.

 

[BamaProud]

Peel and devein shrimp, dry shrimp, season the shrimp, dunk small batches in egg and milk wash seasoned flour (or fish fry) skillet fry in hot oil turning once. Don't overcook.
Allow them to drain on paper towels or cardboard boxes. ( I use Coca-Cola flats)
Stash them in the oven on the lowest setting while the next batches are cooking.

 

[diamond hunter]

I use tempura batter by the directions on the box.They are great

 

[DaveB]

My shrimp consumption has dropped way down...I don't eat shrimp from India or Indonesia or Vietnam.

The taste of critters from those places is just not what a shrimp tastes like.

I've dragged a net in the Keys when the shrimp were running and know what fresh shrimp should taste like. I still have a de-veiner.

 

[Pilchard]

My shrimp consumption has dropped way down...I don't eat shrimp from India or Indonesia or Vietnam.

The taste of critters from those places is just not what a shrimp tastes like.

I've dragged a net in the Keys when the shrimp were running and know what fresh shrimp should taste like. I still have a de-veiner.

Nothing beats some fresh gulf pinks. My good friend is a seafood distributor and owns a dozen or so shrimp boats that operate between the Florida and Texas coasts. I was spoiled between the fresh fish I caught and the shrimp and crabs he gave me at cost.

 

[Jon54]

My buddy was talking the other day about wanting to try something different.
He asked me if I could batter and deep fry shrimp.
He don't like any shrimp other than fried.
I have never thought about it but why couldn't I batter up some shrimp just like I do my fish and fry them?

Would you egg / milk dip them?

Y wife does it often. She'll butterfly them, pull out the dark cord and go to good eatin'

 

[BamaProud]

My favorite shrimp to fry are the White shrimp (or Bay shrimp) that are caught in the Northern Gulf coast Bays in the Fall. The Royal Reds are great boiled but generally too big for frying.

A lot of the shrimp from overseas are farm raised and really don't taste like anything IMO.

 

[BamaProud]

I've dragged a net in the Keys when the shrimp were running and know what fresh shrimp should taste like. I still have a de-veiner.

We used to shrimp quite a bit as a kid and when I was in my teens. We would eat shrimp raw/live out of the nets.

 

[WestTn Huntin man]

Just be sure to To fry and brown them fast. A medium to large size fries best. The shrimp will get tough real quick if cooked to long.

 

[TAFKAP]

We used to shrimp quite a bit as a kid and when I was in my teens. We would eat shrimp raw/live out of the nets.

Weird flex..... but OK

 

[BamaProud]

Weird flex..... but OK

Well maybe not live, we would dehead and peel them, but certainly raw and seconds from being alive. I guess oysters aren't technically consumed live after they are shucked either.

 

[bigquacks]

The Royal Reds are great boiled but generally too big for frying.

it should be against the law to fry royal reds, steam or boil is the only way to go.
reminds me, i have some in the freezer.