Three Mile Island Shrimp
Turn up the heat with this bold and zesty Three Mile Island Shrimp recipe! Featuring tender, golden-fried shrimp coated in a perfectly crispy batter with a kick of garlic and paprika, this dish is elevated to fiery perfection with a buttery hot sauce glaze infused with honey and apple cider vinegar for a tangy-sweet balance. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, this crowd-pleaser is a must-try for lovers of spicy seafood recipes. Serve it with cooling blue cheese or ranch dressing and crisp celery sticks for the ultimate flavor pairing. Whether as an appetizer or a main dish, this crispy buffalo shrimp recipe guarantees to deliver on both crunch and heat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.75 cup cold sparkling water
- 4 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 cup hot sauce (such as Frank's RedHot)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- optional: blue cheese or ranch dressing (for dipping)
- optional: celery sticks (for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Slowly whisk in the cold sparkling water, creating a smooth and slightly thick batter. Add more sparkling water if needed to reach the desired consistency.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F (175°C).
Once the oil is hot, pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and dip each into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated.
Carefully lower a few battered shrimp into the hot oil, being cautious not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp are golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Repeat frying with the remaining shrimp in batches.
While the shrimp are frying, prepare the sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in the hot sauce, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Simmer for 1-2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Transfer the fried shrimp to a large bowl and pour the buffalo sauce over them. Toss gently to coat all the shrimp evenly.
Serve immediately with optional blue cheese or ranch dressing and celery sticks on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
9506 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1009.7 g | 1294% | |
| Saturated Fat | 164.4 g | 822% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1027 mg | 342% | |
| Sodium | 7612 mg | 331% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.2 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 118.3 g | 237% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 273 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1629 mg | 35% | |
*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.
