BAYOU FRIED SHRIMP

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Southern Living June 2009, courtesy Timmy Cherammie. Prep time includes 15 minutes marinating time.

Provided by thedixongang

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 48m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs large raw shrimp
2 cups milk
1 large egg
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
12 ounces fish-fry mix
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Peel shrimp, leaving tails on. Butterfly shrimp by making a deep slit down the back of each from large end to tail, then devein the shrimp. Place shrimp in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together milk, egg, mustard, and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning. Pour over shrimp. Let stand 15 minutes-1 hour.
  • Combine fish fry mix and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning. Dredge shrimp in fish fry mixture, shake off excess. Arrange on baking sheets.
  • Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a dutch oven, heat oil to 325 degrees. Fry shrimp, in batches(don't overcrowd!), 1 1/2 minutes on each side until golden brown; drain on wire racks over paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.8, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 328.4, Sodium 1364.9, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.1, Protein 34.7

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