Bayou Fried Shrimp

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Bayou Fried Shrimp

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For these Cajun-flavored Bayou Fried Shrimp, peel the shrimp but leave the tails on and coat the shrimp in fish fry mix to get a crispy brown coating.

Serve these Bayou Fried Shrimp with Garlic Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes, Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes or Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes.

Also pairs well with Parmesan Asparagus or Garlicky Roasted Broccoli.

  • Author: Southern Living

Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds unpeeled, large raw shrimp
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
  • 1 (12-oz.) package fish fry mix
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • Vegetable oil
  • Remoulade Sauce

Instructions

  1. 1. Peel shrimp, leaving tails on. Butterfly shrimp by making a deep slit down back of each from large end to tail, cutting to but not through inside curve of shrimp. Devein shrimp, and place in a large bowl.
  2. 2. Whisk together milk and next 3 ingredients. Pour mixture over shrimp. Let stand at least 15 minutes or up to 1 hour.
  3. 3. Combine fish fry mix and 1 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning. Dredge shrimp in fish fry mixture, and shake off excess. Arrange on baking sheets.
  4. 4. Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 325º. Fry shrimp, in batches, 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown; drain on wire racks over paper towels.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6
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