Cajun Fried Shrimp

If you are anything like my family you like to cook simple and quick dinners. I have good news for you if you like seafood, shrimp is very easy to cook and doesn't take long to prep. It can be unthawed by adding the amount you want to use in the bowel and running cold water on the shrimp while rotating for even thawing. I usually use medium-size shrimp that I can buy at Walmart for around $6 and they also have a value size bag that is around $11. The value size bag has double the shrimp and the bag can be sealed for storage use. You don't need to use a lot of different seasonings if you buy already made cajun seasoning. After rinsing the shrimp dry them off and start to add seasonings.
This is my measurement for half of a 12 oz bag of medium-sized shrimp:
1 Tbsp Black Pepper
1 Tsp Salt
1 Tbsp Onion Powder
1 Tbsp Cajun Seasoning
Toss the shrimp with your hands to spread it evenly throughout the shrimp. Feel free to use as much of a spice to your liking. Before you can fry your shrimp you are going to need some type of mixture to help the flour/cornmeal stick. You can crack two eggs and add a splash of water or you can dip the shrimp in buttermilk. I personally love the buttermilk route and you can make it at home with the right ingredients. To make homemade buttermilk you just need milk, vinegar, or lemons.
1 Cup Milk
1 Tbsp white vinegar or,
1 whole lemon
When you add the vinegar or lemon the milk will start to curd and after 10 minutes you will have homemade buttermilk. The shrimp is dipped in this mixture before it is breaded. Last, you are going to have to make the flour mixture.
1 Cup Flour
1 1/2 Cup of  Yellow Cornmeal
You can always just coat the shrimp in cornmeal or just flour but it won't be as filling. Make sure you toss the shrimp around in the flour mixture you want to make sure you get every nook and cranny.
Finally, after the shrimp have left the flour mixture it is time to fry it. The skillet you are using should be over medium-high heat, add one shrimp to the oil and if it sizzles feel free to add in more. Shrimp does not take long to cook especially if you buy it pre-cooked. You will know the shrimp is ready to be taken out when the coating becomes a tan brown, which is usually after a minute and a half. This dish can be served with fries, rice, spaghetti, and it can also be eaten alone for a quick bite to eat.