Fried Shrimp Dinner Dinner
Southern

Fried Shrimp Dinner

Crispy fried Gulf shrimp served with grits, coleslaw, and hush puppies.

35
Total Min
20
Cook Min
4
Servings
Medium
Difficulty

Ingredients

  • 2.00 lb large shrimp , peeled and deveined
  • 1.00 cup cornmeal
  • 0.50 cup flour
  • 1.00 tsp cajun seasoning
  • salt and pepper
  • 2.00 eggs
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • cocktail sauce and lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Dip shrimp in beaten egg then dredge in cornmeal mixture.

  3. 3

    Heat 2 inches of oil to 375°F.

  4. 4

    Fry shrimp in batches 2-3 minutes until golden.

  5. 5

    Drain on paper towels.

  6. 6

    Serve with cocktail sauce, lemon wedges, hush puppies, and coleslaw.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Per Serving (4 servings)
Calories 720
Total Fat29g
Saturated Fat3g
Cholesterol348mg
Sodium1469mg
Total Carbohydrate77g
Dietary Fiber5g
Total Sugars4g
Protein37g
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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