Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish that combines crispy fried shrimp with a spicy Cajun seasoning, perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large fresh shrimp, cleaned and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Vegetable or peanut oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak the cleaned shrimp in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, paprika, cayenne, and garlic powder.
- Remove shrimp from buttermilk and dredge in the cornmeal mixture until well coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with remoulade or cocktail sauce.
Notes
Ensure the oil temperature is adequate for frying to achieve a crisp texture. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Cajun, Shrimp, Fried, Seafood, Spicy