Fried Shrimp with Iceberg Slaw

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Slaw

• 3 tbsp. distilled white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp. neutral-flavored oil (such as safflower)
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 1 ½ tsp. celery seeds
• Salt and pepper
• 1 head iceberg lettuce—cored, quartered, and very thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, peeled and grated

Shrimp

• About 6 cups neutral-flavored oil (such as safflower)
• ¾ cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• Salt and pepper
• 1 ½ cups flour
• 1 rounded tbsp. Old Bay Seasoning
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• About 1/2 tsp. cayenne
• 1 ½ to 2 lb. peeled, deveined large shrimp, with tails on
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• Hot honey or hot sauce and honey, for serving

","preparation":"

Step 1

In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar, 1 tbsp. oil, the sugar, and celery seeds; season with salt and pepper. Add the lettuce and carrot; season. Toss the slaw until coated.

Step 2

In a large deep pot or deep fryer, heat about 6 cups oil until a deep-fry thermometer registers 360°.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk the buttermilk and egg; season with salt and pepper.

Step 4

In another medium bowl, whisk the flour, Old Bay, cumin, and cayenne; season with salt.

Step 5

Pat the shrimp dry. Working in batches of 8 to 10, coat the shrimp with the flour, then the buttermilk, and then the flour again. Fry the shrimp until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack or paper towels to drain.

Step 6

Serve the fried shrimp with the lemon wedges and hot honey. Pass the slaw alongside.

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