Crispy fried shrimp arranged on a platter with lemon wedges and spicy cocktail sauce, served alongside a jar of cocktail sauce.

Fried Shrimp Party Platter

Crispy, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for dipping

These golden, crunchy fried shrimp are ideal for parties and gatherings. Lightly seasoned, shallow-fried, and served with St. Elmo Cocktail Sauce, they’re an easy, delicious crowd favorite.

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup finely ground cornmeal
  • 1 Tbsp Blackened Seasoning
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
  • Vegetable oil, for shallow frying

For Serving

  • St. Elmo Cocktail Sauce

Directions

1. Bread the Shrimp

Whisk together milk and eggs. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, and Cajun seasoning; season with salt and pepper. Dip shrimp into the milk mixture, then dredge in the dry mixture until fully coated.

2. Fry

Heat about 2 inches of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry shrimp until crispy and golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel–lined tray.

3. Serve

Arrange fried shrimp on a platter. Serve warm with generous bowls of St. Elmo Cocktail Sauce for dipping.

Fried Shrimp Party Platter

These golden, crunchy fried shrimp are ideal for parties and gatherings. Lightly seasoned, shallow-fried, and served with St. Elmo Cocktail Sauce, they’re an easy, delicious crowd favorite.

Author
Andrea Richter
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Servings
4
Category
Appetizer
Cuisine

Seafood

Ingredients

  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup finely ground cornmeal
  • 1 Tbsp Blackened Seasoning
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
  • Vegetable oil, for shallow frying

Directions

  1. 1. Bread the Shrimp
  2. Whisk together milk and eggs. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, and Cajun seasoning; season with salt and pepper. Dip shrimp into the milk mixture, then dredge in the dry mixture until fully coated.
  3. 2. Fry
  4. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry shrimp until crispy and golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel–lined tray.
  5. 3. Serve
  6. Arrange fried shrimp on a platter. Serve warm with generous bowls of St. Elmo Cocktail Sauce for dipping.
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