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Cajun Fried Shrimp
I’ve never had wings or shrimp that I didn’t absolutely love. Like these Cajun fried shrimp. Lightly crunchy. Stick-to-the-shrimp batter. A little heat. Perfectly cooked.
Course Appetizer or Main
Cuisine Main
Keyword Cajun, deep-fried, shrimp
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 444 kcal
For the Spicy Remoulade Sauce
Heat 3-4" of oil to 350 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
In a pie plate or shallow dish, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and mustard.
In another pie plate or shallow dish, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, paprika, salt, cayenne and garlic powder.
Working in batches, add the shrimp to the flour mixture and coat well.
Shake off excess then place into the buttermilk mixture.
Shake off excess then return to the flour mixture, coating again.
Add to the hot oil and fry 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Serve with the spicy remoulade sauce.
For the Spicy Remoulade Sauce
Calories: 444 kcal | Carbohydrates: 22 g | Protein: 29 g | Fat: 26 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 333 mg | Sodium: 2090 mg | Potassium: 285 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 516 IU | Vitamin C: 17 mg | Calcium: 232 mg | Iron: 4 mg