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Dynamite Shrimp

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp salt
  • 3 tbsp freshly-ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 ½ pounds peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
  • Freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • All-purpose flour
  • Cornmeal
  • 2 quarts neutral oil, for frying
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Method

  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.
  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.
  4. Once all shrimp has been fried, toss with seasoning mixture. Serve immediately.

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