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Southern Fried Shrimp: Crispy Cajun Buttermilk Coating

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2-3 lb large tail-on Gulf shrimp
  • 0.6 oz hot sauce
  • 1-2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cup AP flour
  • 1/4 cup Cajun seasoning

Instructions

  • Mix buttermilk and hot sauce together.
  • Add thawed shrimp and let marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Mix flour and seasoning.
  • Take shrimp from the wet mixture to the flour, make sure it is well coated, and shake off excess.
  • Place shrimp on a wire rack until ready to fry.
  • Fry in peanut oil at 350°F for 2-3 minutes.
  • Enjoy.