Bayou Fried Shrimp

Southern Living June 2009, courtesy Timmy Cherammie. Prep time includes 15 minutes marinating time.

• Ready In: 48 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 3  lbs  large raw shrimp
• 2  cups milk
• 1  large egg
• 1  tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1  teaspoon  cajun seasoning

• For Batter

• 12  ounces  fish-fry mix
• 1  tablespoon  cajun seasoning
•  vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

1. Peel shrimp, leaving tails on. Butterfly shrimp by making a deep slit down the back of each from large end to tail, then devein the shrimp. Place shrimp in a large bowl.
2. Whisk together milk, egg, mustard, and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning. Pour over shrimp. Let stand 15 minutes-1 hour.
3. Combine fish fry mix and 1 tsp Cajun seasoning. Dredge shrimp in fish fry mixture, shake off excess. Arrange on baking sheets.
4. Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a dutch oven, heat oil to 325 degrees. Fry shrimp, in batches(don't overcrowd!), 1 1/2 minutes on each side until golden brown; drain on wire racks over paper towels.