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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A New Orleans favorite. Ingredients:
1 cup mayonnaise |
2 green onions, chopped (white and light green parts,) |
2 tablespoons chopped pickles |
1 tablespoon capers |
2 teaspoons hot sauce |
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning |
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning |
1 large egg, beaten |
1 cup milk |
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper |
2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined |
1 cup cornmeal |
1/2 cup all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
1 teaspoon pepper |
vegetable oil, for frying |
8 french rolls, split and toasted |
2 cups shredded lettuce |
2 tomatoes, thinly sliced |
Directions:
1. For the Sauce: Blend mayonnaise, green onions, pickle, capers, hot sauce and Cajun seasoning in food processor. Cover and chill.
2. Whisk egg, milk and cayenne; add shrimp. In a shallow bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. .
3. Remove shrimp from egg mixture, shaking off excess. Dredge in cornmeal/flour mixture.
4. Pour 2 inches of oil into a large, deep skillet. Heat oil until it reaches 370 degrees. Cook shrimp a few at a time, turning once, until coating is browned and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to paper towel-lined sheet with a slotted spoon. Bring oil back to 370 degrees before adding a new batch of shrimp.
5. Spread desired amount of sauce on rolls. Divide lettuce and tomatoes among rolls. Divide shrimp among rolls and serve immediately.
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