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Crispy Fried Shrimp

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mrsbakerskitchen22.6151 minutes agoWaivio2 min read
🍤 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined 🥛 1 cup buttermilk 🌶️ 1 tbsp hot sauce 🥚 1 egg 🌿 1 tsp garlic powder 🌿 1 tsp onion powder 🧂 1 tsp paprika 🧂 1/2 tsp salt 🧂 1/2 tsp black pepper 🌿 1/2 tsp dried parsley 🌾 1 cup all-purpose flour 🌽 1/2 cup cornmeal 🥄 1 tsp baking powder 🌿 1 tsp Cajun seasoning 🥄 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 🥄 1/2 tsp smoked paprika 🛢️ Vegetable oil (for frying)

Crispy fried shrimp with a golden, flavorful crust and juicy, tender interior. Perfect for dipping, this shrimp is crunchy, well-seasoned, and absolutely delicious!


Ingredients

🍤 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined

🥛 1 cup buttermilk

🌶️ 1 tbsp hot sauce

🥚 1 egg

🌿 1 tsp garlic powder

🌿 1 tsp onion powder

🧂 1 tsp paprika

🧂 1/2 tsp salt

🧂 1/2 tsp black pepper

🌿 1/2 tsp dried parsley

🌾 1 cup all-purpose flour

🌽 1/2 cup cornmeal

🥄 1 tsp baking powder

🌿 1 tsp Cajun seasoning

🥄 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

🥄 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

🛢️ Vegetable oil (for frying)


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Instructions

1) Prepare the batter:

- In a bowl, mix buttermilk, hot sauce, and egg.

- Whisk until fully combined.


2) Season the shrimp:

- Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel.

- Season with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and parsley.


3) Make the coating:

- In a separate bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika.

- Mix well to ensure even seasoning.


4) Coat the shrimp:

- Dip each shrimp into the buttermilk mixture, ensuring full coverage.

- Dredge in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to coat evenly.


5) Heat the oil:

- In a deep pan, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).


6) Fry the shrimp:

- Carefully place shrimp into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.

- Fry for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.

- Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.


7) Serve and enjoy:

- Serve hot with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, or your favorite dipping sauce.


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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

Equipment: Mixing bowls, deep frying pan, tongs, paper towels


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Cooking Tips:

- Use fresh shrimp for the best texture and flavor.

- Keep the oil temperature consistent at 350°F for even frying.

- Double dip the shrimp in buttermilk and flour for an extra crispy coating.

- Serve immediately for the best crunch!


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Crispy Fried Shrimp


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