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

Fried Shrimp Party Platter

Fried Shrimp Party Platter

Andrea Richter

Servings

4

Prep Time

20 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Cuisine

Seafood

Category

Appetizer

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

Ingredients

  • Ā½ cup whole milk

  • 2 large eggs

  • Ā½ cup all-purpose flour

  • Ā½ 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 towelā€“lined tray.

  5. 3. Serve

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