Buffalo Shrimp
Take your taste buds on a flavor-packed adventure with this irresistible Buffalo Shrimp recipe! Crispy, golden-fried shrimp are coated in a bold and spicy homemade buffalo sauce made with hot sauce, melted butter, and a touch of paprika and garlic powder for maximum flavor. Perfectly seasoned with a hint of cayenne and black pepper, these shrimp boast a tantalizing crunch thanks to a light breading of flour and cornstarch. Quick to prepare with a total time of just 35 minutes, these zesty bites are an ideal appetizer for game days, parties, or any occasion that calls for some heat. Serve them alongside celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese dressing for the ultimate combination of fiery and cooling flavors. Whether you’re a buffalo sauce enthusiast or simply looking to elevate your seafood game, this recipe is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 2 Eggs
- 0.5 cup Buttermilk
- 2 cups Vegetable oil, for frying
- 0.5 cup Hot sauce (preferably Frank's RedHot)
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.
Dip each shrimp into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and back into the flour mixture, ensuring each shrimp is well-coated.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
Carefully add shrimp to the hot oil in batches, avoiding overcrowding the pan. Fry each batch for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the shrimp from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
To prepare the buffalo sauce, melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Once melted, add the hot sauce, paprika, and garlic powder, stirring until well combined.
Place the fried shrimp in a large bowl, pour the buffalo sauce over them, and toss until all shrimp are well-coated.
Serve immediately with celery sticks and ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1497 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.8 g | 173% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.5 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 349 mg | 116% | |
| Sodium | 1934 mg | 84% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.9 g | ||
| Protein | 34.7 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 139 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 413 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
