Fried Shrimp and Okra Recipe

Name: Fried Shrimp and Okra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil, for frying; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs; 1 1/2 cups fine cornmeal; 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme; 3 cups fresh or frozen okra (thawed if frozen); Kosher salt; 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails intact); 3 large tomatoes, cut into wedges; Tartar sauce and lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups fine cornmeal
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
3 cups fresh or frozen okra (thawed if frozen)
Kosher salt
24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails intact)
3 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
Tartar sauce and lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

1
Heat 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil in a medium Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F.
2
Meanwhile, put the flour in a shallow dish.
3
Lightly beat the eggs with 1/2 cup water in another shallow dish.
4
Whisk the cornmeal, Cajun seasoning and thyme in a third dish.
5
Dredge the okra in the flour, shaking off the excess.
6
Dip in the beaten eggs, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture.
7
Fry, turning as needed, until golden, about 2 minutes.
8
Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
9
Stir the remaining flour into the remaining cornmeal mixture.
10
Dip the shrimp in the eggs, then dredge in the flour-cornmeal mixture, turning to coat.
11
Fry the shrimp in batches, turning occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes.
12
Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
13
Season the tomatoes with salt.
14
Serve the shrimp and okra with tartar sauce, lemon wedges and the tomatoes.
15
Per serving: Calories 476; Fat 27 g (Saturated 4 g); Cholesterol 203 mg; Sodium 516 mg; Carbohydrate 33 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 27 g
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Photograph by Justin Walker

867

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

157

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil, for frying, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 2 large eggs, 1 1/2 cups fine cornmeal, and more.

Yes, Fried Shrimp and Okra 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.

Fried Shrimp and Okra

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