Cookbook:Dynamite Shrimp

Ingredients

 * 3 tbsp salt
 * 3 tbsp freshly-ground black pepper
 * 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
 * 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
 * 2 ½ pounds peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
 * Freshly-squeezed lemon juice
 * All-purpose flour
 * Cornmeal
 * 2 quarts neutral oil, for frying

Procedure

 * 1) Combine salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne. Set aside.
 * 2) Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip in lemon juice, and then dip into cornmeal. Let sit 2–3 minutes.
 * 3) Heat oil to 375°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.