Dynamite Shrimp

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pounds peeled deveined jumbo shrimp
• 3 tbs salt
• 3 tbs freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tbs Cajun seasoning
• 1 tbs cayenne pepper
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice
• All-purpose flour
• Cornmeal
• 2 quarts frying oil

Procedure

1. Combine salt, pepper, and seasonings. Set aside.
2. Dredge each shrimp into flour, then dip in lemon, then into cornmeal. Let sit 2-3 minutes.
3. Heat oil to 375 degrees F. Add shrimp in batches and cook about 2 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a wire rack.
4. Once all shrimp has been fried, toss with seasoning mixture. Serve immediately.