Crispy Fried Shrimp Recipe (Golden & Crunchy)
Ingredients
- 500 g raw shrimp (peeled & deveined, tails on or off)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (for extra crispiness)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- ½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup cold water or cold sparkling water
- Oil for deep frying (vegetable or sunflower)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Optional Dip
- Mayonnaise + garlic + lemon juice
- Or sweet chili sauce / tartar sauce
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare shrimp
Rinse shrimp, pat completely dry with paper towels. - Make the batter
In a bowl mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper, and spices.
Add egg and cold water gradually → batter should be thick but flowing. - Heat oil
Heat oil to 170–180°C (340–355°F). - Coat shrimp
Dip shrimp into batter, let excess drip off. - Fry
Fry in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy. - Drain
Remove and place on paper towels. - Serve hot
With lemon and your favorite sauce.
⭐ Tips for Perfect Shrimp
- Use very cold batter → crispier result
- Don’t overcrowd the pan
- Add sparkling water or beer for extra light texture
- For spicy shrimp: add chili powder or cayenne