Old Bay Fried Shrimp Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Shrimp Recipes. (Old Bay Fried Shrimp Recipe). This is an old recipe used by many of the seafood restaurants in Florida for Old Bay® fried shrimp. Excellent for fish, shrimp, scallops!

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Additional: 1hr

Total: 1hr45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Old Bay Fried Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp

peeled and deveined

3 large eggs

or more as needed

2 cups milk

or more as needed

peanut oil for frying

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups yellow cornmeal

½ cup seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)

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Directions

Step 1

Place each shrimp on a flat work surface and butterfly by slicing horizontally through the middle being careful not to cut all the way through to the other side.

Step 2

Whisk eggs in a bowl; mix in milk. Place shrimp in milk mixture and soak for 1 hour.

Step 3

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 4

Mix flour cornmeal and seafood seasoning together and pour into a zip-top bag. Place 5 to 6 shrimp in the bag and shake well.

Step 5

Drop shrimp in the hot oil and fry until golden brown and opaque in the centers about 5 minutes. Remove and place on paper towels to soak out oil. Repeat with remaining shrimp.

Nutritional Information

Old Bay Fried Shrimp Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 759.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 39.7g 80%

Carbohydrates: 112.1g 36%

Dietary Fiber: 7.4g 30%

Sugars: 7.6g

Fat: 15.2g 23%

Saturated Fat: 4g 20%

Cholesterol: 321.8mg 107%

Vitamin A Iu: 754.7IU 15%

Niacin Equivalents: 13.3mg 103%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 24%

Vitamin C: 2.2mg 4%

Folate: 289.5mcg 72%

Calcium: 208.6mg 21%

Iron: 9.3mg 52%

Magnesium: 85.9mg 31%

Potassium: 665.4mg 19%

Sodium: 3575.6mg 143%

Thiamin: 1.1mg 108%

Calories From Fat: 137.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.