Louise'S Fried Shrimp
Crispy, golden fried shrimp with a crunchy cornflake coating, perfect as an appetizer or main dish for seafood lovers seeking a flavorful, satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Peel the shrimp and dry them on paper towels, top and bottom.
- Devein the shrimp if desired.
- Combine the flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Add the slightly beaten egg, salad oil, and gradually pour in ice water, stirring until the batter has the consistency of pancake batter or thinner.
- Crush the cornflakes with your hands on a separate plate; do not use pre-made crumbs as they are too fine.
- Dip each shrimp into the batter, then roll in the crushed cornflakes to coat thoroughly.
- If necessary, crush more flakes to ensure a good coating.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer and cook 8 to 12 shrimp at a time for about 1 minute or until golden brown.
- Drain the fried shrimp on paper towels and serve immediately.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
489
kcal
24% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Contains
Egg
Wheat/Gluten
Shellfish
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).