Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
3 tbsp salt
2
3 tbsp freshly-ground black pepper
3
1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
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1 tbsp cayenne pepper
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2 ½ pounds peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
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Freshly-squeezed lemon juice
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All-purpose flour
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Cornmeal
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2 quarts neutral oil, for frying
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
Combine salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne. Set aside.
2
Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip in lemon juice, and then dip into cornmeal. Let sit 2–3 minutes.
2–3 minutes
3
Heat oil to 375°F. Add shrimp in batches, and cook about 2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack.
2 minutes
4
Once all shrimp has been fried, toss with seasoning mixture. Serve immediately.