Description
A classic Cajun dish featuring crispy fried shrimp seasoned with bold spices, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Peanut or vegetable oil for frying
- Fresh herbs (parsley or chives) for garnish
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate shrimp in buttermilk and Cajun seasoning for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, and additional Cajun seasoning.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F.
- Remove shrimp from marinade, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in seasoned flour and cornmeal mixture.
- Carefully drop coated shrimp into hot oil, frying them in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer cooked shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs and lemon wedges.
Notes
For extra crunch, consider adding panko breadcrumbs. Avoid overcrowding the pan when frying.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: Cajun shrimp, fried shrimp, seafood appetizer