Cheddar Bay Waffles 🤝 Fried Shrimp
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Cheddar Bay Waffles With Fried Shrimp (serves 4)
Ingredients
1 pkg of Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix
1c water
1c shredded cheddar cheese
2 pkg of cheddar bay seasoning mix
2 tbsp melted butter
¾ lb large raw shrimp- cleaned and deveined
1c whole milk
½ c flour
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 tsp granulated garlic
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp granulated onion
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp gochujang
1/2c maple syrup
Vegetable oil for frying
HOW TO
1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees to keep waffles warm. In a small bowl add salt, pepper, garlic, onion, paprika, and oregano. Mix until combined. Set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, add gochujang and maple syrup. Heat on low heat mixing with a spatula every so often. Keep warm.
3. In a large measuring cup or medium bowl, add 1c of milk and half of the seasoning. Whisk to combine. Add the shrimp to the milk and sit for 10-15 minutes.
4. In a small bowl add flour and remaining seasonings. Mix to combine. Set aside.
5. Preheat a waffle maker, and prepare the oil for frying the shrimp. In a large cast iron skillet, add vegetable oil about 1.5 inches. Heat over medium heat until the oil temp reaches 375.
6. While the shrimp is marinating prepare the waffle batter. In a medium bowl add 1 pkg of biscuit mix, water, 1 pkg of biscuit seasoning, and cheddar cheese. Using a spatula mix to combine. Add the batter to the waffle iron leaving enough room for the batter to spread while cooking.
7. In a small bowl mix melted butter with the remaining seasoning mix. When waffles are done, spread the herby butter over the top. Place waffles in the oven to keep warm while you fry the shrimp.
8. Working in batches if necessary, dip marinated shrimp into the flour mixture entirely coating the shrimp. Carefully place shrimp in hot 375-degree oil and fry for 3 minutes until brown and crispy.
9. Remove shrimp from oil and place on wired rack immediately season with salt. Repeat with remaining shrimp if necessary.
10. To serve, add waffles, drizzle with maple syrup, and top with 3 pieces of fried shrimp.