Description
Crispy Cajun shrimp served with a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup 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
- In a bowl, mix flour and Cajun seasoning.
- Dip shrimp in buttermilk, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Fry shrimp until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- In another bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, hot sauce, salt, and pepper to make the sauce.
- Serve shrimp hot with the creamy sauce.
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
Keywords: Crispy Cajun Shrimp, Creamy Sauce, Seafood Recipe