Bring crispy fried shrimp to your table with a shrimp breading mix that makes preparation simple. This recipe pairs Superb Blend seasoned breading with Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 Steak Seasoning & Meat Tenderizer for a savory coating and a golden finish. Serve the shrimp as an appetizer, tuck them into a po'boy, or build a shrimp basket dinner with your favorite sides.
The key is a simple breading station: seasoned shrimp, an egg-and-buttermilk wash, and a shallow dish of breading mix. Keep everything ready before heating the oil so you can work in small batches and serve each batch while the coating is crisp.
Ingredients for Crispy Fried Shrimp
- 1.5 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on or off
- 1.5 tsp Kalmes Famous 2-in-1 Steak Seasoning & Meat Tenderizer
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1.5 cups Superb Blend Seasoned Breading Mix
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges and tartar sauce for serving
How to Use Shrimp Breading Mix
- Season the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry and toss with the Kalmes seasoning. Let sit for 15 minutes while preparing your breading station.
- Prepare the dredge: Whisk the eggs and buttermilk together in a bowl. Pour the Superb Blend breading mix into a separate shallow dish.
- Coat each shrimp: Dip the shrimp into the egg wash and let the excess drip off. Press into the breading mix until coated on all sides. Place on a rack and let rest for 5 minutes.
- Fry in batches: Heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F in a heavy skillet or Dutch oven. Fry the shrimp for about 2–3 minutes, turning once, until golden and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Drain and serve: Transfer the shrimp to a wire rack and serve promptly with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.
Tips for a Crisp, Even Coating
Dry the shrimp well before seasoning. Extra surface moisture can make it harder for the coating to hold. When breading, allow excess egg wash to drain before pressing each shrimp into the mix. A short rest on a rack helps you move the coated shrimp into the pan without disturbing the crust.
Watch the oil temperature between batches. Adding too many shrimp at once cools the oil and leaves less room to turn them. Fry in a single layer, give the oil time to recover, and avoid cooking longer than needed. Drain on a rack rather than piling the shrimp together, which can trap steam and soften the coating.
Serving Ideas and Shopping
Enjoy the shrimp with coleslaw and fries, pile them onto a sandwich with lettuce and sauce, or serve them on a platter with lemon wedges for sharing. Have your sides and dipping sauce ready before frying so the shrimp can go straight from the rack to the table.
Need both pantry essentials? The Kalmes Famous Seasoning & Superb Blend Breading Bundle brings the seasoning and breading together for this recipe and your next crispy dinner.
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