FRIED SHRIMP AND OKRA

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 1/2 cups fine cornmeal
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
3 cups fresh or frozen okra (thawed if frozen)
Kosher salt
24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails intact)
3 large tomatoes, cut into wedges
Tartar sauce and lemon wedges, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil in a medium Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F.
  • Meanwhile, put the flour in a shallow dish. Lightly beat the eggs with 1/2 cup water in another shallow dish. Whisk the cornmeal, Cajun seasoning and thyme in a third dish. Dredge the okra in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip in the beaten eggs, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture. Fry, turning as needed, until golden, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
  • Stir the remaining flour into the remaining cornmeal mixture. Dip the shrimp in the eggs, then dredge in the flour-cornmeal mixture, turning to coat. Fry the shrimp in batches, turning occasionally, until golden, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
  • Season the tomatoes with salt. Serve the shrimp and okra with tartar sauce, lemon wedges and the tomatoes.

Maan Sal
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This dish is perfect for a party or potluck. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Martin Rosales
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I'm allergic to shrimp, so I substituted chicken in this recipe. It turned out great!


Lorraine Lampton
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Muhammad Shabeer
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my shrimp and okra turned out soggy. I think I might have overcooked them.


Mk Hanif
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I love how this recipe uses simple ingredients to create such a flavorful dish.


Malikk Nawaz
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making it again.


Nelisiwe Purity
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The shrimp and okra were both cooked perfectly, but the dipping sauce was a bit too tangy for my taste.


Haider Yousaf
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This recipe was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think it would be perfect for someone who likes spicy food.


Umar Nahqsahbandi Umar Nahqsahbandi my life
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I'm not a big fan of okra, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the okra was crispy and flavorful.


Lanre Shotiminrin
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Overall, this was a good recipe. The shrimp and okra were cooked well and the dipping sauce was tasty. I would definitely make it again.


Singer Sakib
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The batter for the shrimp and okra was a bit bland. I think it could have used more seasoning.


Mohamed Aman Ullah
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This dish was a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavors were good. I think next time I'll try baking the shrimp and okra instead of frying them.


caycay big
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I love the combination of shrimp and okra in this dish. The okra adds a nice crunch and the shrimp are cooked perfectly.


Jazz Taylor
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The shrimp and okra were fried to perfection and the dipping sauce was the perfect complement.


Sapna Chnadio
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I've never had fried okra before, but I'm definitely a fan now. It was so crispy and addictive. The shrimp were also cooked perfectly.


David Perez
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These fried shrimp and okra were a hit! The batter was crispy and flavorful, and the shrimp and okra were cooked perfectly. Everyone at the table loved them.