Description
Crispy Cajun Shrimp with Creamy Sauce is a delicious dish that combines the bold flavors of Cajun spices with a rich and creamy sauce, perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate the shrimp in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In another bowl, mix flour and Cajun seasoning.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Coat the marinated shrimp in the flour mixture and fry until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, hot sauce, and parsley to make the creamy sauce.
- Serve the crispy shrimp with the creamy sauce on the side.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to taste.
- For a spicier sauce, add more hot sauce.
- Serve with a side of rice or salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Crispy Cajun Shrimp, Creamy Sauce, Seafood Recipe, Cajun Cuisine