4 Jumbo Fried Shrimp Recipes You’ll Want to Try

Ingredients:
1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs or panko
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
Oil for frying
Lemon wedges
Tartar sauce or creamy dipping sauce
Instructions:

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels.

Season the flour with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Coat each shrimp in flour, dip into beaten eggs, then cover with breadcrumbs.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat.

Fry the shrimp for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy.

Drain on paper towels and serve with lemon wedges and dipping sauce.

2. Coconut Fried Jumbo Shrimp
Ingredients:
1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Oil for frying
Sweet chili sauce for serving
Instructions:

Mix shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs in a bowl.

Season the shrimp with salt and black pepper.

Dip each shrimp in flour, then egg, then coat with the coconut-panko mixture.

Heat oil in a pan and fry the shrimp until crispy and golden.

Cook for about 2–3 minutes per side.

Serve hot with sweet chili sauce and lime wedges.

3. Spicy Cajun Fried Jumbo Shrimp
Ingredients:
1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
Spicy mayo for serving
Instructions:

Season the shrimp with Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and salt.

Dip each shrimp in flour, then beaten eggs, then panko breadcrumbs.

Heat oil in a skillet or deep pan.

Fry the shrimp until golden, crunchy, and fully cooked.

Drain on paper towels.

Serve with spicy mayo, fries, and lemon wedges.

4. Tempura-Style Jumbo Fried Shrimp
Ingredients:
1 lb jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 egg
1 cup very cold sparkling water or ice-cold water
1/2 tsp salt
Oil for frying
Soy sauce or tempura dipping sauce
Instructions:

In a bowl, lightly mix flour, cornstarch, egg, cold water, and salt. Do not overmix; a few lumps are okay.

Pat the shrimp dry.

Dip each shrimp into the tempura batter.

Fry in hot oil for 2–3 minutes, or until light golden and crispy.

Place on paper towels to drain.

Serve immediately with soy-style dipping sauce, scallions, or sesame seeds.