Pappas Brothers Shrimp With Creamy Remoulade Sauce
Indulge in the delightful Pappas Brothers Shrimp With Creamy Remoulade Sauce, a perfect appetizer that showcases crispy fried shrimp accompanied by a zesty, homemade remoulade. This dish is ideal for parties or family gatherings, bringing a taste of coastal cuisine right to your table. The balance of spices in the crispy coating combined with the creamy tang of the remoulade makes each bite an explosion of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Coastal cuisine
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (shelled, deveined, and butterflied)
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup corn meal
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup oil for frying (canola or vegetable)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon spicy Cajun mustard
- 1 tablespoon capers (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon yellow onion (grated)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 lemons (for juice and serving)
- 1 tablespoon parsley (rough chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the breading: In a bowl, mix flour, corn meal, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes.
- Fry the shrimp: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Coat each shrimp in the flour mixture and fry for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the remoulade: Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, capers, onion, thyme, and lemon juice in a bowl; whisk until smooth.
- Serve: Plate the fried shrimp with remoulade on the side and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 170mg