Jul 14 2026
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Shrimp Dinner Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Choice of crisp breaded butterfly shrimp or seasoned grilled shrimp skewers in a butter herb sauce. Served with hushpuppies, lemon wedge and cocktail sauce.

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Ingredients

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Shrimp Preparation

Hushpuppies

Cocktail Sauce

For Serving

Method

Preparing Shrimp

  1. 1

    Marinate Shrimp

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the butterfly shrimp and toss to coat. Marinate for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook Shrimp

    For grilled shrimp skewers, thread the marinated shrimp onto skewers. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat and grill the skewers for 2-3 minutes on each side until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.

  3. 3

    Prepare Butter Herb Sauce

    In a small saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in the chopped parsley and remove from heat. Drizzle over cooked shrimp before serving.

Making Hushpuppies

  1. 4

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.

  2. 5

    Add Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk together the milk and egg. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the chopped onion.

  3. 6

    Fry Hushpuppies

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Making Cocktail Sauce

  1. 7

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, mix together ketchup, horseradish sauce, and lemon juice until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Serving

  1. 8

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the grilled or breaded shrimp with hushpuppies, lemon wedges, and a side of cocktail sauce.

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