Best Calabash Style Fried Shrimp Recipes
CALABASH SHRIMP
Calabash is a small fishing village on the North Carolina-South Carolina border. We would make a special trip there each year just to eat the popcorn shrimp.
Provided by Mulligan
Categories Healthy
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat together eggs and milk.
- Add flour, salt and pepper; stir until smooth.
- Dip shrimp in batter; remove and place in hot oil.
- Fry at 375 degrees until crisp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.9, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 385.6, Sodium 1640, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 3.3, Protein 39.3
CALABASH STYLE FRIED SHRIMP
My favorite part of visiting coastal North Carolina, besides the coast, is the Calabash style seafood. So good! My kids beg me to make this all the time. It is my most favorite food in the whole world!
Provided by Amy H. @Meave
Categories Fish
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- stir together flour and cornstarch in a shallow baking dish until well combined.
- In a separate dish, mix eggs & 1 cup of milk together
- Place a heavy cast iron skillet over medium heat. Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches or so, into the skillet.
- Heat oil over medium-medium high heat.
- When oil reaches roughly 375 degrees, dip shrimp in egg mixture and dredge in flour, then place shrimp in hot oil, being careful not to crowd the skillet. Turn shrimp as needed.
- Line serving dish with paper towels near skillet.
- Cook shrimp for about 2 to 3 minutes or just until golden and crispy. . Remove to paper towels. Salt to taste before serving.
CALABASH SHRIMP RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by calypan
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat together eggs and milk. Add flour, salt and pepper; stir until smooth. Dip shrimp in batter; remove and place in hot oil. Fry at 375 degrees until crisp.
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