Crunchy Fried Shrimp with Cayenne Aioli
- 1 1/3 cups regular or low-fat mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, pressed
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Peanut oil (for frying)
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 pounds uncooked jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined
- Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne and mustard in small bowl to blend.
- (Can be made 1 day ahead.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate.)
- Pour enough oil into heavy large pot to reach depth of 2 inches; heat to 375F.
- Mix cornmeal, salt and 1/2 teaspoon cayenne in medium bowl.
- Add shrimp to cowl; toss to coat.
- Working in batches, add shrimp to hot oil and deep-fry until shrimp are golden and opaque in center, about 1 1/2 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to paper towels to drain.
- Place aioli in center of platter; surround with shrimp and serve.
regular, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne pepper, mustard, peanut oil, yellow cornmeal, salt, jumbo shrimp
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/crunchy-fried-shrimp-with-cayenne-aioli-3075 (may not work)