Dynamite Shrimp

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp salt
• 3 tbsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
• 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
• 2 ½ pounds and deveined jumbo shrimp
• to taste lemon juice
• to taste all-purpose flour
• to taste cornmeal
• 2 quarts neutral oil

Steps

1. Combine the salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne.
2. Set aside.
3. Dredge each shrimp in flour.
4. Dip in the lemon juice.
5. Then, dip into the cornmeal.
6. Let sit 2–3 minutes.
7. Heat the oil to 375°F.
8. Add the shrimp in batches.
9. Cook about 2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
10. Drain on a wire rack.
11. Once all the shrimp has been fried, toss with the seasoning mixture.
12. Serve immediately.