Description
This crispy, flavorful Bubba Gump Shrimp recipe brings Southern-style seafood charm to your kitchen with golden-fried shrimp seasoned to perfection. Perfect for weeknight dinners, game days, or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
Vegetable oil, for frying
Lemon wedges, for serving
Cocktail sauce, remoulade, or spicy mayo (for dipping)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels to help the coating stick better.
- In one shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.
- Dip each shrimp into the egg mixture, then coat in the seasoned flour, pressing gently to adhere. Place on a tray.
- Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and your choice of dipping sauces.
Notes
Double-dip for extra crunch: flour → egg → flour again.
Use Cajun or Old Bay seasoning for flavor variations.
Substitute panko for a crunchier texture.
Make your own buttermilk using milk and a teaspoon of vinegar or lemon juice.
Add hot sauce to the egg mixture for extra heat.
Reheat leftovers in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10 minutes for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 190mg
