Description
Golden, crispy shrimp coated in bold Cajun seasoning, paired with a rich and creamy dipping sauce—this dish is packed with flavor. Whether served as an appetizer, a rice bowl topping, or in tacos, these crunchy shrimp will impress every time.
Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt
Vegetable oil for frying
For the Creamy Sauce:
½ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Rinse and pat shrimp dry, then soak in buttermilk for 15 minutes.
- Make the Coating: In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt.
- Coat the Shrimp: Remove shrimp from buttermilk, let excess drip off, then coat evenly in the flour mixture. For extra crispiness, repeat the buttermilk dip and flour coating.
- Fry the Shrimp: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, hot sauce, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Serve: Enjoy the crispy Cajun shrimp with the creamy sauce on the side. Garnish with parsley or green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer