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Buffalo Shrimp Recipe
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Buffalo Shrimp Recipe

Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Keyword buffalo-shrimp-recipe, fried-shrimp, kickin-fried-shrimp
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 326kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp Creole or seafood seasoning
  • 1 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin
  • 2 lb jumbo or large tail-on shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 quart vegetable or peanut oil for frying
  • Sauce:
  • 1 cup hot sauce i.e. Frank's
  • 4 Tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
  • few dashes Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • In a large plastic storage bag, toss together flour, cornstarch, salt, Creole or seafood seasoning, garlic, lemon pepper, onion powder and cumin. Seal bag and shake until seasonings are evenly distributed.
  • Add shrimp to the bag. Seal the bag and toss the shrimp until they're evenly coated. Set the bag into fridge with the top open for 30 minutes. Repeat the process, after 15 minutes of chill time sealing the bag and shaking the shrimp. Return to the refrigerator with the top open.
  • Heat oil to 350-360°F. Remove shrimp from refrigerator. Seal the bag and shake again to coat.
  • Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden turning as needed, for even browning. Have nearby a pan lined with paper towels. Remove with a slotted spoon to drain on the pan. Season with additional seafood or Creole seasoning immediately.
  • Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt together hot sauce, butter, cayenne, garlic and Worcestershire sauce. Keep warm.
  • After all of the shrimp is cooked, toss in the buffalo sauce.
  • Serve immediately with blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing and a side of carrot sticks and celery sticks.

Notes

    • Make Half for Less Servings: This recipe can be easily halved, including the delicious homemade buffalo sauce.
    • Seasoning: You can use Cajun seasoning, Creole seasoning or seafood seasoning for the breading.
    • Cayenne Pepper Substitution: For less spice, you can reduce the amount of cayenne pepper or omit it altogether. You can also replace it with paprika.
    • Tails On Or Off: You can remove the tails or leave them intact making them easy to grab and eat.
    • Oil: You can use vegetable oil, peanut oil or canola oil.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 105mg | Sodium: 1185mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 425IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg