Fried Sampler Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cajun Fried Pickles
Battered Shrimp
Hush Puppies
Method
Cajun Fried Pickles
- 1
Prepare the Pickles
Drain the sliced dill pickles and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Batter the Pickles
In a bowl, combine flour and cajun seasoning. Dip pickles into buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture.
- 3
Fry the Pickles
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Fry pickles until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
Battered Shrimp
- 4
Prepare the Shrimp
Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel.
- 5
Make the Batter
In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add cold water until smooth.
- 6
Fry the Shrimp
Dip shrimp into the batter and fry in hot oil for about 3-4 minutes until golden. Drain on paper towels.
Hush Puppies
- 7
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- 8
- 9
Fry the Hush Puppies
Drop spoonfuls of the batter into hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
