Cajun Fried Shrimp Recipe
Crispy, spicy, and perfectly golden, this Cajun Fried Shrimp Recipe brings bold Southern flavor to your home. Try making this easy seafood treat today!
Ingredients
- 1 lb Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Cornmeal
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 2 cups Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Clean and peel the shrimp, removing tails if preferred.
- Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels.
- In one bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, and Cajun spices.
- Pour buttermilk into a second shallow bowl.
- Dip each shrimp into the buttermilk, then coat in the flour mix.
- Heat oil in a deep pot to 350°F.
- Fry shrimp in batches for 3 minutes until golden brown.
- Drain on a wire rack and serve hot.
Notes
Ensure your oil stays at the right temperature to keep the breading from becoming greasy.