🍤 Southern Fried Shrimp with Red Beans & Rice

🍤 Southern Fried Shrimp with Red Beans & Rice

This classic Southern meal brings together crispy golden shrimp with hearty, smoky red beans and fluffy rice — a flavor-packed comfort dish that feels like home with every bite.

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🦐 Ingredients

For the Fried Shrimp:

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Oil, for frying

For the Red Beans & Rice:

• 1 cup dried red beans (or 1 can, drained and rinsed)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup celery, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• Salt and pepper to taste

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