Golden, bite-size shrimp coated in a seasoned crispy crust. Addictive and super easy.
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 5–6 minutes
⏳ Total: ~20 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
🛒 Ingredients
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1 lb (450g) small shrimp, peeled & deveined
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1 cup buttermilk (or milk + 1 tsp vinegar)
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Oil for frying
Coating
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup cornstarch
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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½ tsp black pepper
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¾ tsp salt
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¼ tsp cayenne (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate
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Soak shrimp in buttermilk for 10 minutes
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Drain lightly (don’t rinse)
2️⃣ Coat
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Mix all coating ingredients
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Toss shrimp until fully coated
3️⃣ Fry
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Heat oil to 350°F (175°C)
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Fry in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden
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Drain on paper towels
🍽 Texture & Flavor
✔ Extra crispy
✔ Juicy shrimp
✔ Light, crunchy coating
✔ Kid-friendly spice level
⭐ Tips & Variations
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Extra crunchy: Double coat (dip back in milk, re-flour)
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Air fryer: Spray oil, cook at 200°C (390°F) for 8–10 min
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Oven: Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 12–15 min
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Spicy: Add hot sauce to buttermilk
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Gluten-free: Use rice flour + cornstarch
🥣 Dipping Sauces
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Spicy mayo
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Honey mustard
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Garlic aioli
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Sweet chili sauce
📊 Nutrition (Approx per serving)
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Calories: 320
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Protein: 22g
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Fat: 14g
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Carbs: 26g