Ed's Party Time Buffalo Shrimp

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Buffalo deep-fried battered shrimp. Serve with ranch or blue cheese salad dressing.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
16 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 16 mins
Servings:
80
Yield:
80 to 100 shrimp
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Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 2 (16 ounce) packages frozen shrimp (41 to 60 per pound) - thawed, peeled, and tails left on

  • 4 eggs

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup Italian bread crumbs

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon cornstarch

  • canola oil for frying

Buffalo Sauce:

  • 1 cup buttery spread (such as Smart Balance®)

  • ½ cup cayenne pepper sauce (such as Frank's® RedHot®), or to taste

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup, or to taste

Directions

  1. Grease 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.

  2. Run a sharp knife along each shrimp's back and open slightly. Place shrimp in a large bowl of cold water.

  3. Whisk eggs in a large bowl until smooth. Drain shrimp and add to egg mixture; mix with your hands to combine and coat.

  4. Mix flour, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and cornstarch together in a large bowl. Dredge shrimp, a few at a time, in flour until well-coated, including the opening in the backs. Place battered shrimp on baking sheets.

  5. Chill shrimp until batter is set, about 30 minutes.

  6. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan.

  7. Fry shrimp, in batches, until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per batch. Test one to make sure shrimp is cooked through. Transfer to paper towel-lined bowl to drain.

  8. Place buttery spread, cayenne pepper sauce, and garlic powder in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Heat until sauce is combined; stir in corn syrup.

  9. Divide shrimp among serving bowls. Stir in sauce until shrimp are completely covered.

Editor's Note:

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

75 Calories
5g Fat
6g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 80
Calories 75
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 121mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 1%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 31mg 1%

* 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.