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Cajun-Fried Shrimp

Cajun Fried Shrimp

Cajun-Fried Shrimp

Recipe By Ashlee Redger, Savory Spice Test Kitchen

Yields

4 servings

Recipe By Ashlee Redger, Savory Spice Test Kitchen

Everything's better deep-fried, including shrimp. We elevated fried shrimp with our Cajun Blackening seasoning, an earthy, aromatic blend reminiscent of the flavors of the south. Enjoy these crispy bites loaded in a taco, layered over fresh pasta, or dipped in mayonnaise and eaten solo.

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Ingredients

2 quarts to 1 gallon vegetable oil, to fry*


2 cups cornmeal

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 lb. shrimp, shelled, deveined, and tails removed

1 1/2 cups buttermilk

Savory Spice ingredients in this recipe

  • Cajun Blackening (Salt-Free)

    If you can't have salt, you should still have exciting flavor, which is why we make our salt-free Cajun blackening seasoning. Use as a salt-free bl...

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  • Cajun Blackening

    Whether you do a lot of Cajun-style cooking or not, you'll find many tasty ways to enjoy it! Use as a blackening spice, or as an all-purpose season...

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Directions

In a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat, heat 3-4 inches of oil to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, and Cajun Blackening. In small batches, dip shrimp into buttermilk. Let excess buttermilk drip off and coat shrimp in flour mixture. Shake off excess coating and fry shrimp immediately in oil for 1 to 2 min., or until golden brown. Place fried shrimp on a baking sheet with a rack or on a paper towel-lined plate to soak up excess oil. Continue to fry shrimp in batches until all the shrimp is cooked.

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