Description
Sausage Shrimp Cajun Corndogs are a bold twist on the classic fair food, combining juicy sausage and succulent shrimp in a crispy, golden Cajun-spiced cornmeal batter. These handheld delights pack flavor, spice, and Southern soul into every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 wooden skewers
- 4 cooked Cajun sausages (andouille or smoked sausage), cut in half
- 16 medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails removed
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Vegetable oil, for deep frying
Instructions
- Thread one shrimp onto each sausage half using wooden skewers (2 shrimp per corndog). Pat dry with paper towels and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, Cajun seasoning, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine buttermilk, egg, and melted butter. Pour into the dry ingredients and mix until smooth and thick.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Transfer batter to a tall glass or jar. Dip each sausage-shrimp skewer into the batter, coating fully. Let excess drip off.
- Carefully lower into the hot oil and fry 3–4 at a time for 3–4 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining corndogs.
- Serve hot with spicy mustard, remoulade, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked shrimp to reduce prep time.
- Add a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce to the batter for extra heat.
- Make mini versions for party platters or game day snacks.
- Best served fresh, but you can reheat in an air fryer or oven for crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 corndog
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
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