Shrimp Basket Recipe
Grilled shrimp tossed in Cajun seasoning or hand-breaded shrimp fried golden and served with hush puppies and your choice of cocktail or tartar sauce
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Ingredients
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Shrimp Basket Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
Grilling Shrimp
1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. 2. In a bowl, toss the shrimp with Cajun seasoning until well coated. 3. Skewer the shrimp or place them directly on the grill. 4. Grill for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are opaque and cooked through. 5. Remove from grill and set aside.
Preparing Hand-Breaded Shrimp
1. Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs mixed with milk, and one for cornmeal. 2. Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then coat with cornmeal. 3. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. 4. Fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Making Hush Puppies
1. Prepare the hush puppies according to the package instructions, mixing the hush puppies mix with water. 2. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture into hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. 3. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Serving
1. Serve the grilled or hand-breaded shrimp alongside hush puppies. 2. Provide cocktail sauce and tartar sauce for dipping. 3. Garnish with lemon wedges.