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