Name: Cajun-Fried Shrimp
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 quarts to 1 gallon vegetable oil, to fry*; 2 cups cornmeal; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 lb. shrimp, shelled, deveined, and tails removed; 1 1/2 cups buttermilk

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Cajun-Fried Shrimp

Recipe by Ashlee Redger, Savory Spice Test Kitchen

All-Purpose Cooking

Crispy & Fried Foods

Everything's better deep-fried, including shrimp. We elevated fried shrimp with our Cajun Blackening seasoning, an earthy, aromatic blend reminiscent of the flavors of the south. Enjoy these crispy bites loaded in a taco, layered over fresh pasta, or dipped in mayonnaise and eaten solo.

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Serves 4 servings

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Ingredients

2 quarts to 1 gallon vegetable oil, to fry*

3 Tbsp. Cajun Blackening (Salt-Free)

2 cups cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 lb. shrimp, shelled, deveined, and tails removed 1 1/2 cups buttermilk

Directions

In a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat 3-4 inches of oil to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, and Cajun Blackening. In small batches, dip shrimp into buttermilk. Let excess buttermilk drip off and coat shrimp in flour mixture. Shake off excess coating and fry shrimp immediately in oil for 1 to 2 min., or until golden brown. Place fried shrimp on a baking sheet with a rack or on a paper towel-lined plate to soak up excess oil. Continue to fry shrimp in batches until all the shrimp is cooked.

Recipe Notes

*The amount of oil that you will need will depend on the size of your pot or fryer.