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Bayou Fried Shrimp
 
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 3 Minutes
Ready In: 48 Minutes
Servings: 8
Southern Living June 2009, courtesy Timmy Cherammie. Prep time includes 15 minutes marinating time.
Ingredients:
3 lbs large raw shrimp
2 cups milk
1 large egg
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
12 ounces fish-fry mix
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
vegetable oil (for frying)
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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