Bayou Fried Shrimp

Name: Bayou Fried Shrimp
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
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)

Submitted by thedixongang

"Southern Living June 2009, courtesy Timmy Cherammie. Prep time includes 15 minutes marinating time."

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Ready In:: 48mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

3 lbs large raw shrimp
2 cups milk
1 large egg
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
For Batter
12 ounces fish-fry mix
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
vegetable oil (for frying)

directions

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.
Whisk together milk, egg, mustard, and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning. Pour over shrimp. Let stand 15 minutes-1 hour.
Combine fish fry mix and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning. Dredge shrimp in fish fry mixture, shake off excess. Arrange on baking sheets.
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.