Kickin' Fried Shrimp

• Seafood

  • 3 1/2 tsp Seafood seasoning
  • 2 lb Shrimp, medium raw

• Produce

  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion powder

• Refrigerated

  • 2 Eggs, large

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/2 cup Cornmeal, plain yellow
  • 2 1/2 cup Self rising flour

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 Oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/2 tsp Cumin, ground

• Dairy

  • 1 1/2 cup Buttermilk, whole

Found on melissassouthernstylekitchen.com

Description

Ingredients

• 2 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled, deveined tails removed
• 2½ cup self-rising flour
• ½ cup plain yellow cornmeal
• 3½ tsp seafood seasoning, divided [i.e. Seafood Magic, Old Bay, Cajun-Creole]
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• 2 large eggs,beaten
• 1½ cup whole buttermilk
• oil for frying

Directions

• Season the shrimp with ½ tsp seafood seasoning and set aside.
• In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the self-rising flour, cornmeal, 3 tsp seafood seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground cumin.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and 1½ cups whole buttermilk.
• Toss the seasoned shrimp with ⅓ cup of the seasoned flour-cornmeal breading.
• Spread out into a single layer so they wont clump.
• Dip each piece in the buttermilk-egg wash.
• Toss in the seasoned flour-cornmeal breading shaking off any excess.
• Heat 4 inches of oil in a dutch oven or heavy bottomed saucepan to 350°F. Do not overfill the pot.
• Fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes [depending on the size of the shrimp] until golden and crispy. Adjust the heat periodically to maintain the temperature of the oil while frying.
• Use a slotted spoon to remove the crispy golden shrimp to a paper towel lined pan to drain.
• Repeat until all of the shrimp is fried. Sprinkle with additional seasoning after frying, if desired. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.