Fried Shrimp with Voodoo Seasoning
Fried Shrimp with Voodoo Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
- as needed Voodoo seasoning, from @cooking_with_cajun
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a medium bowl. Generously season the shrimp with Voodoo seasoning. Mix well by hand to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In a separate shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Add a generous amount of Voodoo seasoning to the flour and cornstarch mixture. Whisk well to combine all the dry ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a third shallow bowl, crack the large eggs and add the milk. Whisk the eggs and milk together thoroughly to create an egg wash.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Set up a dredging station: place the bowl of seasoned shrimp, followed by the bowl of egg wash, and then the bowl of seasoned flour mixture in a line.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Working with one shrimp at a time, dip it first into the egg wash, ensuring it's fully coated. Lift the shrimp, allowing any excess egg wash to drip off.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Immediately transfer the egg-washed shrimp to the seasoned flour mixture. Press the flour firmly onto the shrimp to ensure it's completely coated with the dry mixture. Gently shake off any excess flour and place the coated shrimp on a clean plate or baking sheet. Repeat this dredging process for all remaining shrimp.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350
- 8
Carefully place a few coated shrimp into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn golden brown and are cooked through. The exact time will depend on the size of the shrimp and the oil temperature.
⏱️ 4 min•🌡️ 350
- 9
Once golden brown, use a slotted spoon or spider to remove the fried shrimp from the oil. Transfer them to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Repeat the frying process with the remaining shrimp in batches, ensuring the oil temperature returns to 350°F between batches. Serve the fried shrimp immediately, optionally with a squeeze of fresh lemon from the lemon wedges.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Fried Shrimp with Voodoo Seasoning
- 1 1/2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
- as needed Voodoo seasoning, from @cooking_with_cajun
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 cups vegetable oil, for frying, or as needed
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the peeled and deveined shrimp in a medium bowl. Generously season the shrimp with Voodoo seasoning. Mix well by hand to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a separate shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and cornstarch. Add a generous amount of Voodoo seasoning to the flour and cornstarch mixture. Whisk well to combine all the dry ingredients.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a third shallow bowl, crack the large eggs and add the milk. Whisk the eggs and milk together thoroughly to create an egg wash.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Set up a dredging station: place the bowl of seasoned shrimp, followed by the bowl of egg wash, and then the bowl of seasoned flour mixture in a line.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Working with one shrimp at a time, dip it first into the egg wash, ensuring it's fully coated. Lift the shrimp, allowing any excess egg wash to drip off.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Immediately transfer the egg-washed shrimp to the seasoned flour mixture. Press the flour firmly onto the shrimp to ensure it's completely coated with the dry mixture. Gently shake off any excess flour and place the coated shrimp on a clean plate or baking sheet. Repeat this dredging process for all remaining shrimp.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the temperature.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 350 - 8
Carefully place a few coated shrimp into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes, or until the shrimp turn golden brown and are cooked through. The exact time will depend on the size of the shrimp and the oil temperature.
⏱️ 4 min•🌡️ 350 - 9
Once golden brown, use a slotted spoon or spider to remove the fried shrimp from the oil. Transfer them to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Repeat the frying process with the remaining shrimp in batches, ensuring the oil temperature returns to 350°F between batches. Serve the fried shrimp immediately, optionally with a squeeze of fresh lemon from the lemon wedges.
⏱️ 5 min