Crispy Fried Shrimp

Savor the crispy perfection of my homemade Crispy Fried Shrimp, tenderized in buttermilk and seasoned to absolute perfection

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Author natasha

1/2 lb large shrimp peeled and deveined with tails on
1 cup of buttermilk
1 tbsp chipotle Tabasco
2 tbsp cajun seasoning of choice divided (1 tbsp for flour mixture, 1 tbsp for buttermilk)
1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour
2 cups of neutral cooking oil of choice like vegetable oil or canola oil
Tarter sauce to taste
Fresh lemon wedges

In a large bowl, pour buttermilk over shrimp and add hot sauce and 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
Mix well to combine then set aside
To another bowl add flour and 1 tbsp cajun seasoning and mix well to combine
Dip shrimp in flour mixture and coat well on both sides
Heat oil to 375 degrees
Fry shrimp in oil until golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, about 5 minutes per batch of shrimp--be careful not to over crowd your pot
Remove shrimp and drain on paper towels or a wire rack
Serve warm with tarter sauce, fresh lemon wedges and enjoy

To ensure a light coating on the shrimp, just dredge in flour just until coated, don't over bread the shrimp
For the perfect golden brown color, watch shrimp very carefully, it takes about 4-5 minutes to achieve this
Do not over crowd your pot when frying, the oil will decrease in temperature and the shrimp will not cook as evenly and quickly
Use full fat buttermilk for best results--the one from somebody's farm!
Make your cajun seasoning from scratch combining: paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, oregano, black pepper, caynne and kosher salt)