Description
Crispy Cajun shrimp served with a flavorful creamy sauce. This dish offers a delightful contrast of textures and tastes, perfect as a main course or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Ensure shrimp are peeled and deveined. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Create the Cajun coating: In a mixing bowl, combine flour and Cajun seasoning. Mix well.
- Dredge the shrimp: Dip each shrimp into buttermilk, then coat thoroughly with the Cajun flour mixture. Set aside.
- Heat the oil: In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the shrimp: Carefully add coated shrimp to hot oil in batches. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Prepare the creamy sauce: In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Serve and enjoy: Plate the crispy Cajun shrimp and serve immediately with the creamy sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Adjust the level of Cajun seasoning to your taste.
- Use fresh shrimp for best results.
- Pair with rice or salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 200mg