Cajun Fried Shrimp
I love cajun fried shrimp. I love them in just about every way, shape, and form! However, I’m pretty picky when it comes to meat. I’m happy with pork, chicken, turkey, fish, and anything else. However, I often run into shrimp at the store. It’s not everywhere yet, but I’ve seen shrimp on sale at Costco. So, after many years of experimenting on my own, I finally figured out the perfect cajun fried shrimp recipe!
Ingredients
For The Shrimp
- 1 lb Large Shrimp peeled and de-veined leaving tail and one shell segment on
- Vegetable oil
For The Breading
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1 tsp McCormick Lemon
- 1 tsp Pepper Seasoning
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander ground
- tsp Salt
- tsp Black Pepper
For the egg wash
- 1 Egg
- Milk splash
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the sifted flour, old bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, lemon & pepper seasoning, coriander, black pepper and salt.
- Dip the shrimp into the flour mixture and coat each shrimp evenly with the mixture. Let them rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk egg and milk together. Dip the shrimp in an egg wash to completely coat them and then into a flour mixture to completely coat them and then onto a clean plate.
- In a deep fryer, heat the oil to 375 degrees F. Fill the pan with enough oil so that the shrimp is completely covered. Fry shrimp in batches for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Take the shrimp out of the oil and lay them on a paper towel to drain. Serve with your favourite Red Beans & Rice or Remoulade Sauce in a basket.