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Ingredients
- 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup Panko crumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 12 oz vegetable oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sprinkle shrimp with cajun seasoning.
- Place 3/4 cup flour in a shallow bowl.
- In a second shallow bowl, whisk eggs together with 1 tablespoon of water.
- Combine bread crumbs, panko crumbs, and flour on a third bowl.
- Coat shrimp in flour, dip in egg, and then press into bread crumb mixture, thoroughly coating them.
- Pour 1 inch of oil in a Dutch oven or skillet with high sides. Heat until oil sizzles when you drop a few bread crumbs in.
- Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown.
- Cook each batch for 1 minute.
- Place them on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Sprinkle shrimp lightly with salt and pepper when you take them out of the oil.
- Serve with a delicious barbecue sauce or your choice of dipping sauce.
Wine Pairing
This pan fried shrimp dinner idea is the best meal to pair with your favorite bbq sauce recipe. A delicious appetizer recipe to prepare for a family meal idea. It’s deliciously saucy, perfectly rich and buttery, and amazingly flavorful!
Shrimp is always a crowd favorite when it comes to quick meals and appetizers. Skip the boring chicken and replace it with a protein-packed shrimp. Shrimp is extremely versatile and they cook very quickly, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights. Since shrimp are quick to cook, you just need to cook them for 1 minute per batch. Cooking them too long will result in a rubbery texture.
You can also marinate the shrimp with some citrus such as grapefruit, lime, or lemon. Just marinate the deveined shrimp for 3-4 minutes.
This recipe can be a dipped in a savory Thai-Mango sauce or The Best Barbecue Sauce to give a smoky flavor.
You can savor this tasty pan fried shrimp recipe with a good dose of white wine.
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Pinot Blanc
- Pinot Gris
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