Fried Shrimp Platter Recipe

Time1h

Serves4

French fries, southern coleslaw

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Shrimp
In a mixing bowl, combine buttermilk, cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp, making sure they are well coated. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
2
Prepare the Breading
In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour and cornmeal. This will be your breading mixture.
3
Bread the Shrimp
Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk marinade, allowing the excess to drip off. Dredge each shrimp in the flour and cornmeal mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
4
Fry the Shrimp
In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the breaded shrimp in batches, frying until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
5
Serve
Serve the fried shrimp hot with your choice of dipping sauce alongside French fries and southern coleslaw.