Fried Shrimp with Lime
Crispy, golden fried shrimp with a bright squeeze of lime. A simple, flavorful weeknight dinner that comes together in about 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 whole lime
Instructions
- 1
Pat the 1 lb shrimp dry with paper towels. In a shallow dish, whisk together the 0.5 cup flour, 0.25 cup cornstarch, 1 tsp garlic powder, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper.
- 2
Heat the 0.5 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes. The oil should sizzle when a pinch of flour is added.
- 3
Dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Work in batches to avoid crowding the pan.
- 4
Fry the shrimp in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. The shrimp should be opaque and curl slightly when done.
- 5
Transfer the fried shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Squeeze the juice of the 1 lime over the hot shrimp and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Shallow dish
- Tongs
- Paper towels
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