Southern-Style Fried Shrimp with Spicy Remoulade

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

Delight in lightly battered shrimp fried to golden perfection, served with a zesty homemade remoulade sauce that adds a spicy kick reminiscent of Southern classics. This Southern American-inspired seafood 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
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to create the dredge.
2. Step 2: Pour 1 cup buttermilk into another bowl. Dip 1 lb large shrimp into the buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to coat.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F, about 5 minutes.
4. Step 4: Fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
5. Step 5: For the remoulade, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp hot sauce, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika in a small bowl. Mix until smooth.
6. Step 6: Serve the fried shrimp hot alongside the spicy remoulade sauce for dipping.