Deep-Fried Cajun Shrimp with Spicy Remoulade

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

Crunchy deep-fried shrimp coated in a zesty Cajun-spiced batter, served with a tangy and spicy remoulade sauce for dipping. This Caribbean-inspired Mardi Gras recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs large shrimp, peeled and deveined, all-purpose flour, cornstarch for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 cup cold water
• for deep frying vegetable oil for frying
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp prepared horseradish
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp each of salt and black pepper. Gradually add 3/4 cup cold water, whisking until smooth and thick enough to coat shrimp.
2. Step 2: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F. Pat dry 1 lb peeled and deveined large shrimp, then dip each shrimp into the batter, letting excess drip off.
3. Step 3: Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
4. Step 4: For remoulade, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp prepared horseradish, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp hot sauce, 1/2 tsp paprika, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder until smooth and tangy.
5. Step 5: Serve the deep-fried Cajun shrimp hot with the spicy remoulade sauce for dipping.