Fried Shrimp with Spicy Remoulade Recipe

Name: Fried Shrimp with Spicy Remoulade
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Peanut Oil, for frying; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon Creole mustard; 1 tablespoon hot sauce; 1/2 cups self-rising flour; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 2 teaspoons paprika; Kosher salt; 1 teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined; Spicy Remoulade Sauce, recipe follows; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3/4 cup prepared mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons Creole mustard; 1 tablespoon hot sauce; Juice of 1/2 lemon

Servings: persons

Peanut Oil, for frying
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Creole mustard
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1/2 cups self-rising flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons paprika
Kosher salt
1 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
Spicy Remoulade Sauce, recipe follows
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 cup prepared mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Creole mustard
1 tablespoon hot sauce
Juice of 1/2 lemon

1
Preheat deep fryer with peanut oil to 375 degrees F.
2
Whisk together buttermilk, egg, and mustard in a casserole dish.
3
In another casserole dish, whisk together flour, cornmeal, paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, cayenne, and garlic powder.
4
Dredge shrimp in the dry mixture then into the wet then back into the dry.
5
Add shrimp in batches to the deep fryer and fry until golden, about 2 minutes per batch.
6
Serve with spicy remoulade sauce.
7
Add the shallot, parsley, cayenne pepper, mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, and lemon juice to a bowl.
8
Stir to combine.
9
Chill until ready to serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Peanut Oil, for frying, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 egg, lightly beaten, 1 tablespoon Creole mustard, and more.

Yes, Fried Shrimp with Spicy Remoulade 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.

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Fried Shrimp with Spicy Remoulade

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