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A close up of battered and deep fried vegan shrimp.

Vegan Fried Shrimp

A traditional American shrimp in a basket meal made vegan.

Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword battered and fried vegan shrimp, vegan fried shrimp
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
sautéing vegan shrimp 6 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 382 kcal
Author Monica Davis | The Hidden Veggies

Ingredients

  • 2 cups vegan shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon vegan butter
  • 1/2 cup plant-based milk (soy or oat work best)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 teaspoons Tony Chacheres or Cajun or Old Bay seasoning
  • oil for deep frying
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

PREPARE THE SHRIMP

  1. Saute vegan shrimp of choice in a little vegan butter (You can use store-bought or my vegan shrimp made from king mushrooms.)

PREPARE THE BATTER

  1. Line up 3 bowls.

  2. In the first bowl put 1/2 cup plant-based milk and 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and stir. (After a few minutes your milk will become curdled and thick.)

  3. In the second bowl mix 1/4 cup flour, 2 tablespoons of corn starch, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and stir.

  4. In the third bowl, mix panko bread crumbs and 1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning mix like Tony Chachere's creole seasoning (or Old Bay seasoning.)

FRY THE "SHRIMP"

  1. Heat about 2 inches of cooking oil in a pot to 370° F (or use a deep fryer and set the tempature to 370° F).
  2. Dip your sauteed "shrimp" in the thickened milk and coat it well. Then coat it in the flour mixture.
  3. Dip the flour-coated "shrimp back into the milk quickly, then coat it in the breadcrumbs.
  4. When you have 5-6 shrimp prepared, add them to the oil by carefully dropping them in.
  5. Allow them to cook for about 2-3 minutes until they become golden brown. You may want to use tongs to flip them if they are floating on one side.
  6. Remove from oil (with tongs or a skimmer basket) and serve hot with a dipping sauce.

Recipe Notes

  • When you dip the shrimp in the milk the 2nd time, just get it wet for a second. Don't let it sit in the milk or the flour coating will come off.
  • Making sure your oil is at 370° F before adding the breaded shrimp will make it crispy.  If you cook it at a lower temperature, it will soak up oil and can be soggy. This is why I deep fry them and not pan fry them.
  • If you don't have a deep fryer or thermometer, test a shrimp first to see if your oil is hot enough. It should sizzle and bubble rapidly and become golden brown after about 2-3 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Vegan Fried Shrimp
Amount Per Serving (0.5 cup)
Calories 382 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 8g
Sodium 556mg24%
Potassium 2232mg64%
Carbohydrates 53g18%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 23g26%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 330IU7%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 106mg11%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.