Fried Jumbo Shrimp Recipe
hand-battered jumbo shrimp served with seasoned waffle fries and hush puppies
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Ingredients
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For the Fried Jumbo Shrimp
For the Waffle Fries
For the Hush Puppies
Method
For the Fried Jumbo Shrimp
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
Peel and devein the jumbo shrimp, leaving the tails on for presentation. Rinse them under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until well combined.
- 3
Coat the Shrimp
Dip each shrimp into the buttermilk mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat it with the flour mixture. Set aside on a plate.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Shrimp
Carefully add the coated shrimp to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
For the Waffle Fries
- 6
Prepare the Waffle Fries
In a deep frying pan, heat 2 cups of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 7
Fry the Waffle Fries
Add the frozen waffle fries to the hot oil in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry according to package instructions until golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes. Remove and sprinkle with seasoned salt.
For the Hush Puppies
- 8
Prepare the Batter
In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In another bowl, whisk together the milk, egg, and chopped onion.
- 9
Combine Mixtures
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredient mixture and stir until just combined.
- 10
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat 2 cups of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 11
Fry the Hush Puppies
Using a spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of the batter into the hot oil. Fry in batches for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
