Fried Shrimp And Okra

Serves: 2

Cierra Adams

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

41

Spice

43

Sweetness

59

Sourness

41 mins

Prep time (avg)

4.8

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1

Vegetable Oil (for frying)

1 cup

All-Purpose Flour

2 large

Egg

1.5 cups

Cornmeal (fine)

2 tsps

Cajun Seasoning

1 tsp

Thyme (fresh)

3 cups

Okra (fresh or frozen thawed if frozen)

1

Kosher Salt

24 large

Shrimp (peeled and deveined tails intact)

3 large

Tomatoes (cut into wedges)

Directions:

1

Heat 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil in a medium Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F

2

Meanwhile, put the flour in a shallow dish

3

Lightly beat the eggs with 1/2 cup water in another shallow dish

4

Whisk the cornmeal, Cajun seasoning and thyme in a third dish

5

Dredge the okra in the flour, shaking off the excess

6

Dip in the beaten eggs, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture

7

Fry, turning as needed, until golden, about 2 minutes

8

Drain on paper towels and season with salt

9

Stir the remaining flour into the remaining cornmeal mixture

10

Dip the shrimp in the eggs, then dredge in the flour-cornmeal mixture, turning to coat

11

Fry the shrimp in batches, turning occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes

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