Crispy Shrimp With Spicy Cajun Sauce Recipe

Name: Crispy Shrimp With Spicy Cajun Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup honey; 3 -4 teaspoons hot sauce, to taste (Sriracha works great); 3 teaspoons cajun seasoning, to taste; 3 teaspoons salt, divided; peanut oil or vegetable oil, for frying; 4 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups quick-mixing flour (such as Wondra or Wondra® Instant Flour Substitute); 1 cup cornstarch; 2 teaspoons salt (to taste); 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 2 lbs large raw shrimp, shells and tails removed

Servings: persons

1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup honey
3 -4 teaspoons hot sauce, to taste (Sriracha works great)
3 teaspoons cajun seasoning, to taste
3 teaspoons salt, divided
peanut oil or vegetable oil, for frying
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups quick-mixing flour (such as Wondra or Wondra® Instant Flour Substitute)
1 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons salt (to taste)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 lbs large raw shrimp, shells and tails removed

1
To make the sauce, in a large bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, hot sauce, Cajun seasoning. If your Cajun seasoning has no salt, add salt to taste; set aside.
2
In a large cast-iron skillet or other heavy skillet over medium, heat 3/4 inch of oil to 350 degrees.
3
Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs. In a second shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, 2 teaspoons of salt and the black pepper.
4
Working in batches, dip the shrimp first into the beaten eggs, then in the flour mixture to coat well.
5
Fry the shrimp in the oil until golden, about 1 minute per side, adjusting the heat as necessary to maintain the oil temperature. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried shrimp to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve with the sauce for dipping.

1107

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup honey, 3 -4 teaspoons hot sauce, to taste (Sriracha works great), 3 teaspoons cajun seasoning, to taste, and more.

Yes, Crispy Shrimp With Spicy Cajun Sauce 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.

Crispy Shrimp With Spicy Cajun Sauce

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