Cajun Fried Shrimp with Cajun Dipping Sauce

✅ Cajun Fried Shrimp with Cajun Dipping Sauce 🍤🔥

▶️ Ingredients

◾️ For the Shrimp:

12 large raw prawns, peeled (tails on)

½ cup vegetable oil

1 cup all-purpose flour

½ tsp lemon zest

½ tsp salt

1 ½ tsp Cajun seasoning

1 large egg

1 tbsp milk

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

◾️ For the Cajun Sauce:

½ cup mayonnaise

2 tbsp sour cream

1 tbsp ketchup

1 tsp Cajun seasoning

▶️ Instructions

🔹 Make the Cajun Sauce:

Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, ketchup, and Cajun seasoning in a bowl. Chill until ready to serve.

🔹 Prepare the Shrimp:

1. In one bowl, mix flour, salt, lemon zest, and Cajun seasoning.

2. In a second bowl, whisk egg and milk.

3. Place panko breadcrumbs on a plate.

👉 Set up dredging stations: flour → egg → panko.

🔹 Bread the Shrimp:

Coat shrimp in flour (shake off excess), dip in egg wash, then press into panko until fully coated. Place on a clean plate.

🔹 Fry the Shrimp:

1. Heat ½ inch of oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot (test with a breadcrumb—it should sizzle).

2. Fry shrimp for about 90 seconds per side until golden brown and crispy.

3. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

🔹 Serve & Enjoy:

Serve hot, crispy Cajun shrimp with the prepared dipping sauce. Perfect for appetizers, game nights, or seafood lovers! 😋🍤

⚡ Quick Info:

✅ Prep Time: 15 mins

✅ Cook Time: 10 mins

✅ Total Time: 25 mins

✅ Servings: 4