Southern Fried Shrimp with Red Beans & Rice

Southern Fried Shrimp with Red Beans & Rice

 

Ingredients

 

1 lb (450 g) large shrimp, peeled & deveined

 

1 cup buttermilk

 

1 cup flour + ½ cup cornmeal

 

1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder, salt & pepper

 

Oil for frying

 

Red Beans

 

2 cups cooked red beans (or 2 cans, drained)

 

1 cup smoked sausage, sliced

 

1 onion & 2 garlic cloves, chopped

 

2 cups chicken broth

 

1 tsp Cajun seasoning

 

Rice

 

2 cups cooked white rice

 

Chopped parsley (optional)

 

Instructions

 

Fry Shrimp — Dip shrimp in buttermilk, then coat in flour/cornmeal + spices. Fry at 350°F (175°C) until golden, 2–3 min per side.

 

Cook Beans — Sauté onion & garlic in a little oil. Add sausage, beans, broth, Cajun seasoning; simmer 20 min. Mash some beans for creaminess.

 

Assemble — Plate rice, top with beans and crispy shrimp. Sprinkle parsley. Serve hot.