Fried Shrimp and Fries
Crispy golden fried shrimp served with hot french fries and a creamy dipping sauce. A satisfying weeknight dinner that comes together in about 40 minutes.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 30g
Ingredients
- 1 pound frozen french fries
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 medium lemon
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread the 1 pound frozen fries on a baking sheet and bake until golden and crisp, about 20-25 minutes, shaking halfway.
- 2
While fries bake, set up three shallow bowls: 0.5 cup flour, 2 beaten eggs, and 1 cup panko. Pat the 1 pound shrimp dry with paper towels.
- 3
Heat 1 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Test with a breadcrumb—it should sizzle immediately.
- 4
Dredge each shrimp in flour, then egg, then panko, pressing gently to coat. Work in batches to avoid crowding the pan.
- 5
Fry shrimp in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
- 6
Mix 0.5 cup mayonnaise with juice of half the lemon. Serve shrimp and fries with the sauce and remaining lemon wedges.
- 7
Season hot shrimp and fries with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- large skillet
- shallow bowls
- paper towels
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