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Versatile, poppable, packed with protein, and above all, simple to prepare – shrimp is a seafood favorite for so many more reasons than its buttery-sweet, mild flavor. Fold it into your favorite salad recipe. Create a range of small-scale culinary masterpieces with a spread of shrimp tacos. Or simply saute your shrimp and serve it on its own for a sure-to-please, center-of-plate entree. <\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, if you\u2019re feeling decadent, there are few treats as satisfying as fried shrimp. Luckily, with little effort, you can perfectly crisp up these flavorful morsels and indulge with the unto-itself crunch and mouthwateringly savory taste of fried shrimp right in the comfort of your own home. Here\u2019s how to deep fry shrimp at home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Start with Premium Shrimp<\/span><\/h3>\n

Keeping quality frozen meat and seafood on hand is one of the secrets to maintaining a varied, exciting menu from week to week. And keeping a supply of frozen shrimp<\/a> is a must. So what are the hallmarks of quality shrimp? For one, it\u2019s still frozen. Try to avoid shrimp that has been \u201cpreviously frozen.\u201d Most supermarket seafood counters offer shrimp that was frozen at some point, then thawed for display. <\/span><\/p>\n

Shrimp is highly perishable, so once its thawed, its shelf life is very short. There\u2019s no guarantee as to the actual \u201cfreshness\u201d of shrimp sitting exposed to open air at your local supermarket. Responsibly sourced, high-quality frozen shrimp, like succulent Wild Argentinian Red Shrimp<\/a>, removes any uncertainty. Frozen shrimp will remain day-of-catch fresh until your next shrimp craving strikes. Plus, thawing shrimp is as quick and easy as it gets.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Quick-Thaw Your Shrimp Like This<\/span><\/h3>\n

Thawing frozen seafood doesn\u2019t get much easier than thawing frozen shrimp. All you need is a resealable, a large bowl, and some fresh, cool water. To quick-thaw in water, remove product from original packaging, place in a resealable bag, then submerge bag in cold water for 30-45 minutes. Alternatively, to thaw in the refrigerator, remove product from original packaging, place in a resealable bag, and thaw in refrigerator for at least 6-7 hours. Once thawed, consume within 1-2 days.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Deep Fry Shrimp<\/span><\/h2>\n

Fried shrimp is a Southern staple and undeniably one of life\u2019s great pleasures. If you\u2019re chasing convenience, but set on a true-blue fried shrimp experience, consider your prepared options. Oven-ready battered shrimp like our Redhook\u00ae Amber Beer-Battered Shrimp<\/a> deliver premium fried shrimp flavor without an ounce of work on your part. Plenty of other freezer-to-oven, par-fried shrimp options exist, so it\u2019s easy enough to appease your fried shrimp fix without getting your hands dirty. <\/span><\/p>\n

BUT what if you want<\/i> to get your hands dirty? Create your batter first. Perfect fried shrimp is only as good as it\u2019s batter. A simple, light beer batter is pretty standard and it doesn\u2019t take much work to throw together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n