Spicy Buffalo Shrimp Delight!

This Buffalo shrimp is the best. You can adjust the intensity of the hot sauce to your liking — we like it hot! Serve with lemon wedges and blue cheese dressing.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2cupsall-purpose flour

  • 2tablespoonsCreole-style seasoning

  • 1tablespoongarlic powder

  • 1tablespoonground cayenne pepper

  • 1teaspoononion powder

  • 1teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

  • 1poundlarge shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached

  • 4cupsoil for frying

  • 6ounceshot pepper sauce

  • 2 ½tablespoonsbutter, melted

  • 4clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1teaspoonground cayenne pepper

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine flour, Creole-style seasoning, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, and black pepper in a large resealable plastic bag.

  2. Rinse shrimp under cold water and place them in flour mixture. Seal the bag and shake until shrimp are well coated with flour mixture. Spread coated shrimp on a baking sheet and place in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside flour mixture in the bag.

  3. Meanwhile, make sauce: Whisk together hot sauce, butter, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; set aside.

  4. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  5. Remove shrimp from the refrigerator and shake once more in flour mixture; discard flour mixture.

  6. Working in batches, fry shrimp in hot oil until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove fried shrimp to a serving bowl and coat with sauce.

Editor’s Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories626
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
32g
41%
Saturated Fat
8g
38%
Cholesterol
199mg
66%
Sodium
2129mg
93%
Total Carbohydrate
54g
20%
Dietary Fiber
3g
11%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
30g
Vitamin C
37mg
184%
Calcium
92mg
7%
Iron
5mg
30%
Potassium
489mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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