National French Fried Shrimp Day is celebrated annually on December 21, primarily in the United States. This unofficial holiday provides seafood lovers an opportunity to indulge in delicious fried shrimp, which is a popular dish in American cuisine. The day focuses specifically on deep-fried shrimp, a cooking method that involves immersing food in hot oil for quick cooking. To prepare deep-fried shrimp, one typically peels and prepares the shrimp, then dips them in a mixture of beaten eggs and salt, rolls them in a combination of flour and bread crumbs, and fries them until golden brown. While deep-fried foods are not considered healthy, the day encourages people to enjoy this treat occasionally.