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Best Crispy Cajun Shrimp with Special Dipping Sauce

Juicy shrimp coated in a crispy, spicy Cajun breading, served with a tangy and creamy dipping sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • For the dipping sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp horseradish
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper
  2. In another bowl, place beaten eggs, and in a third bowl, place panko breadcrumbs., Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs., Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels., For the dipping sauce, combine mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce in a small bowl. Mix well., Serve the crispy shrimp immediately with the special dipping sauce.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

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