Crispy Cajun Shrimp Sauce (Printer-Friendly Version)

Cajun-seasoned shrimp fried to crispiness and served with a tangy creamy sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Shrimp

01 - 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar)
03 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
04 - 1 cup cornmeal
05 - 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
06 - 1 teaspoon paprika
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
09 - Vegetable oil for frying

→ Creamy Sauce

10 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
11 - 1/4 cup sour cream
12 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
13 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
14 - 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
15 - Salt and pepper to taste
16 - Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Soak shrimp in buttermilk for 15 to 30 minutes to tenderize and improve coating adhesion.
02 - Combine flour, cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish.
03 - Remove shrimp from buttermilk, allow excess to drip off, then dredge in flour mixture, pressing lightly for even coverage.
04 - Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
05 - Fry shrimp in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy; avoid overcrowding.
06 - Transfer fried shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
07 - Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth; adjust seasoning to taste.
08 - Arrange shrimp on a platter, drizzle the creamy sauce over or serve on the side, and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.

# Additional Tips:

01 - Marinating shrimp in buttermilk tenderizes the seafood and enhances coating adhesion.

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