Shrimp Fritto Misto Recipe

Name: Shrimp Fritto Misto Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 16 oz raw medium shrimp ((thawed and drained) ); 1/2 red bell pepper (cut into strips (can do part red and green)); 1/4 cup creamy ranch dressing ((I used Hidden Valley)); 1 Tbsp cherry pepper spread; 3 Tbsp parmesan cheese; 3 Tbsp Olive Garden dressing; 2 Tbsp cornstarch; 2 Tbsp ground cornmeal; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 Tbsp seasoned salt ((I used Lawry's seasoned salt) ); 1/2 Tbsp garlic salt ((Lawry's brand) ); 1 tsp lemon pepper; 2 tsp paprika; 1 Tbsp dried parsley

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

Shrimp Fritto Misto is a mixed fried shrimp appetizer from the Olive Garden Italian restaurant. This seafood appetizer is made with over a pound of shrimp mixed with bell peppers, hand breaded and then lightly fried. Serve with homemade spicy ranch or marinara! It's one of those shrimp appetizers perfect for a party or lunch!

Updated at: Sun, 01 Mar 2026 21:14:13 GMT