Cajun Buttermilk Fried Shrimp Recipe

Name: Cajun Buttermilk Fried Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Buttermilk; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 3/4 cup flour; 1/4 cup cornmeal; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pound shrimp

Servings: persons

1 cup Buttermilk
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound shrimp

1
Beat egg, buttermilk, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp cayenne, and 1/2 tsp of black pepper. Then soak the shrimp in this mixture and allow to marinate for at least 3 hours.
2
Mix corn meal, flour, and all the seasonings in a gallon zip lock bag. Shake to mix well.
3
Coat shrimp, 6 to 8 at a time in mixture and shake off the excess.
4
Allow each of the coated pieces to sit for at least 5 minutes to completely incorporate the dredge. (Longer is preferred, but who really has the patience when fried shrimp is so close.)
5
Fry in hot oil, canola or peanut oil until golden brown. This should only take one to two minutes on each side)
6
Drain on paper towels and serve hot

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Buttermilk, 1 egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, and more.

Yes, Cajun Buttermilk Fried Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cajun Buttermilk Fried Shrimp

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