Cajun Shrimp

Name: Cajun Shrimp
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 cup unbleached white flour; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 teaspoon pepper; 12 teaspoon salt; 1 cup corn oil; Tabasco sauce

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup unbleached white flour
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon pepper
12 teaspoon salt
1 cup corn oil
Tabasco sauce

Directions

1

Cut shrimp into 1/2 inch pieces.
2

In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cayenne, chili powder, cumin, pepper and salt.
3

Heat oil in large skillet.
4

Dredge shrimp in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
5

Fry them quickly over high heat until brown and crisp, occasionally adding a dash of Tabasco for spice.
6

Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.