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Step 1
Toss the shrimp with ½ tsp Old Bay seasoning and set aside.
Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cornmeal, 3 tsp seafood seasoning, garlic powder, and ground cumin and set aside.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs and 1½ cups whole buttermilk and set aside.
Step 4
Toss the seasoned shrimp with ⅓ cup of the seasoned flour-cornmeal breading.
Step 5
Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet. Dip each piece of shrimp in the buttermilk-egg wash.
Step 6
Toss in the seasoned flour-cornmeal breading shaking off any excess and lay in a single layer on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 7
Heat 4 inches of oil in a dutch oven or heavy bottomed saucepan to 350°F.
Step 8
Fry the shrimp in batches for about 2-3 minutes (depending on the size of the shrimp) until golden and crispy. Adjust the heat periodically to maintain the temperature of the oil while frying.
Step 9
Prepare a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Use a slotted spoon to remove the crispy golden shrimp to the paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Repeat until all of the shrimp is fried.
Step 10
Toast your waffles until golden brown. Cut each waffle into 2”x2” squares and use a cocktail pick to secure a shrimp to a waffle square. Continue until all of the shrimp are secured to a waffle square. You may have leftover shrimp.
Step 11
Prepare your syrup by mixing the sriracha, honey and lime juice in a bowl. Whisk until incorporated and then funnel the syrup into a bottle or a bowl with a pour spout.
Step 12
Serve immediately with the honey, sriracha and lime syrup.