Description
Crispy Creole Fried Shrimp is a delicious and flavorful dish featuring shrimp marinated in buttermilk and hot sauce, then coated in a seasoned flour mixture and fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the shrimp and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, Creole seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F.
- Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Carefully place the coated shrimp in the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as cocktail sauce or remoulade.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper to the flour mixture or increase the amount of hot sauce in the marinade.
- Substitute the shrimp with chicken tenders or vegetables for a different take on this recipe.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg