Bayou Fried Shrimp Recipe

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Bayou Fried Shrimp
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Ingredients:

  • 3 lbs large raw shrimp
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp cajun seasoning

Directions:

  1. Peel shrimp, leaving tails on. Butterfly shrimp by making a deep slit down the back of each from large end to tail, then devein the shrimp. Place shrimp in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk together milk, egg, mustard, and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning. Pour over shrimp. Let stand 15 minutes-1 hour.
  3. Combine fish fry mix and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning. Dredge shrimp in fish fry mixture, shake off excess. Arrange on baking sheets.
  4. Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a dutch oven, heat oil to 325 degrees. Fry shrimp, in batches(don't overcrowd!), 1 1/2 minutes on each side until golden brown; drain on wire racks over paper towels.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 147.55 Kcal (618 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.75 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.86g 12%
Cholesterol 53.25mg 18%
Sodium 180.61mg 8%
Potassium 177.87mg 4%
Total Carbs 7.55g 3%
Sugars 3.08g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.12g 0%
Protein 11.31g 23%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 102.4mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 124.78 Kcal (522 kJ)
Calories from fat 59.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.65g 12%
Cholesterol 45.03mg 18%
Sodium 152.74mg 8%
Potassium 150.41mg 4%
Total Carbs 6.39g 3%
Sugars 2.61g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.1g 0%
Protein 9.56g 23%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 86.6mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.6
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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