Southern-Style Fried Shrimp - The Chunky Chef

"These Southern-Style Fried Shrimp are so juicy and tender, with the crispiest crust made from deep frying in a buttermilk and flour/cornmeal batter...."

INGREDIENTS
2 lbs. raw peeled and deveined shrimp with tails removed ((medium size, roughly 40-50 count/lb))
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp seafood seasoning (like Old Bay)
peanut oil for frying (canola or vegetable oil are good substitutes)
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal (finely ground)
3 1/2 tsp baking powder
2 1/2 tsp seafood seasoning (like Old Bay)
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/4 tsp ground cumin
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
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