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

Step 1 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.

Step 2 In small batches, dip shrimp into buttermilk. Let excess buttermilk drip off and coat shrimp in flour mixture.

Step 3 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.