Description
Enjoy the delightful crunch of Cajun Fried Shrimp, perfectly seasoned and fried to golden perfection, ideal for any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup Cajun seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Prep the shrimp by peeling, deveining, rinsing, and drying them with paper towels.
- Whisk together buttermilk and a dash of Cajun seasoning in a bowl.
- In another bowl, mix equal parts flour and cornmeal with a couple of tablespoons of Cajun seasoning.
- Dip each shrimp in the buttermilk mixture, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Heat about an inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve immediately with dipping sauce.
Notes
Serve with a squeeze of lemon and a side of tangy dipping sauce for the best experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 shrimp
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cajun, shrimp, fried shrimp, appetizer, Southern cooking