Fried Shrimp

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• buttermilk
• 1 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 3/4 cup cornmeal
• 3/4 cup flour
• 3/4 tablespoon creole seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 place shrimp in buttermilk and place in refrigerator 3 or 4 hours. this isn't necessary but they are better.
• 2 mix corn meal, flour, creole seasoning (i use emeril's-the recipe is in zaar) and salt in a gallon zip lock bag. shake to mix well.
• 3 coat shrimp, 6 to 8 at a time in mixture and shake off the excess.
• 4 fry in hot oil, canola or peanut oil (my favorite) until golden brown. this should only take one to two minutes.
• 5 drain on paper towels and serve hot.