These Crispy Fried Shrimp need to be your end of summer appetizer. Lightly spiced shrimp shallow fried to crispy perfection and served with a cool and refreshing mint dip.

Who loves shrimp appetizers? I absolutely love them and make them quite often when I have the opportunity. A few years back, I made a recipe for these Baked Cajun Shrimp that were so delicious. If you had a chance to try those out, I think you will love these as well. And I feel the minted dip really elevates this dish to next level delish! Serve it up with the Mango Margaritas and a few other fresh appetizers for a party night in!

What Is This Shrimp Appetizer Like

• Difficulty – This recipe is pretty straightforward. However, they do take a bit of time to prepare. I recommend making them in advance and cooking just before serving.
• Taste – These shrimp are tender, juicy and have a hint of spice. And they go perfect with the cool mint dip.
• Serving – As an Appetizer this recipe will serve four people. However, it you are serving it as part of a Main Course with side dishes, I would say it’s two servings.

Ingredients

• Shrimp – Use large shrimp that are in their shells, they will retain less water that way.
• Bread crumbs – I used store bought bread crumbs. You can use coarse or fine bread crumbs for this recipe.
• Seasonings – I lightly seasoned the bread crumbs with ground cumin, ground coriander, salt and black pepper.
• Egg – A beaten egg is used to dip the shrimp into before coating it in bread crumbs.
• Vegetable oil – Any kind of good frying oil will work for cooking the shrimp.
• Minted yogurt dip – I made this with Greek yogurt, fresh mint and lemon juice.

NOTE, The full recipe and ingredient list can be found at the end of the post in the recipe card.

Instructions

1. Make the dip – Combine the yogurt, lemon juice and fresh mint. Stir well to combine and set aside.
2. Combine bread crumbs with seasoning – Mix the bread crumbs with the cumin, coriander, salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. Coat the shrimp – Whisk the egg in a medium bowl. Next, take a shrimp and coat it in the egg mixture and then roll it in the bread crumb mixture making sure it is completely coated. Place on a plate and continue this process until you have coated all of the shrimp.
4. Heat and test the oil – In a medium skillet set over medium high heat add the vegetable oil and bring up to temperature. It should be hot enough after about 2 minutes. Check it by dipping one shrimp in the hot oil. If it sizzles, then it is ready. If not, give it another minute or so.
5. Fry the shrimp – Cook shrimp in batches ensuring that they all have space and are not on top of each other. Cook each side for a couple of minutes or until crispy and golden colour. Remove from pan and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
6. Serve – Serve with Minted Yogurt Dip.

Recipe Tips

• Prep in advance – Make the dip up to 24 hours before serving. The shrimp can be prepared in the morning and cooked later in the day. Makes for an easy appetizer.
• Test oil before frying – The oil needs to be hot for the shrimp to get a crunch. Test one, if it sizzles, the oil is ready.
• Make sure the oil isn’t too hot – Adjust temperature if the shrimp is going too dark too quickly. This most likely means that the oil is too hot.

Substitutions

• Bread crumbs – I used fine store bought bread crumbs. You can use any kind of fine or coarse bread crumbs for this recipe.
• Bake instead of fry – You can bake these if you prefer. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F/190 degrees C. Lay the shrimp on a large baking tray and bake for about 10 – 12 minutes until fully cooked.

Other Dipping Sauces for Serving

• Honey Garlic Sauce
• Blue Cheese Dip
• Classic Barbecue Sauce
• Sweet and Sour
• Dijon Mustard & Honey Dipping Sauce
• Garlic Alioli
• Minted Garlic Dip
• Sriracha.
• Jalapeño
• Sweet-and-Sticky Sauces
• Creamy Homemade Ranch Dip

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Crispy Fried Shrimp

These Crispy Fried Shrimp need to be your end of summer appetizer. Lightly spiced shrimp shallow fried to crispy perfection and served with a cool and refreshing mint dip.

Prep Time20 minutes mins

Cook Time5 minutes mins

Total Time25 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: North American

Keyword: quick, shrimp, summer

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 258kcal

Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

• 24 large shrimp peeled, cleaned and de veined
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs fine
• 1/2 Teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 Teaspoon coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large egg beaten
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil

For The Dip

• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 3 tablespoons fresh mint minced, finely chopped
• 1 tsp fresh lemon juice

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Instructions

• Mix the bread crumbs with the cumin, coriander, salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Whisk the egg in a medium bowl. Next, take a shrimp and coat it in the egg mixture and then roll it in the bread crumb mixture making sure it is completely coated. Place on a plate and continue this process until you have coated all of the shrimp.
• In a medium skillet set over medium high heat add the vegetable oil and bring up to temperature. It should be hot enough after about 2 minutes. Check it by dipping one shrimp in the hot oil. If it sizzles, then it is ready. If not, give it another minute or so.
• Cook shrimp in batches ensuring that they all have space and are not on top of each other. Cook each side for a couple of minutes or until crispy and golden colour. Remove from pan and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
• Serve with Minted Yogurt Dip.

The Dip

• Combine the yogurt, fresh mint and lemon juice. Whisk to combine and it's done.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts

Crispy Fried Shrimp

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 258 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Trans Fat 1g

Cholesterol 134mg45%

Sodium 413mg18%

Potassium 151mg4%

Carbohydrates 12g4%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 16g32%

Vitamin A 66IU1%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 143mg14%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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