Cajun Fried Shrimp

Ingredients

3 lbs fresh large shrimp 2 cups milk 1 large egg 1 tablespoon yellow mustard 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning 1 package fish fry mix (12-oz.) 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning Vegetable oil

Directions

1. Peel shrimp, leaving tails on. Butterfly shrimp by making a deep slit down back of each from large end to tail, cutting to but not through inside curve of shrimp. Devein shrimp, and place in a large bowl. 2. Whisk together milk and next 3 ingredients. Pour mixture over shrimp. Let stand at least 30 minutes to 1 hour. 3. Combine fish fry mix and 1 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning. Dredge shrimp in fish fry mixture, and shake off excess. Arrange on baking sheets. 4. Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 325º. Fry shrimp, in batches, 1 1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown; drain on wire racks over paper towels.