Buffalo Shrimp

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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.

Submitted by Janet Roetzel
Updated on November 8, 2022
close up view of Buffalo Shrimp in a white and blue bowl
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons Creole-style seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder

  • 1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached

  • 4 cups oil for frying

Buffalo Sauce:

  • 6 ounces hot pepper sauce

  • 2 ½ tablespoons butter, melted

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

626 Calories
32g Fat
54g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 626
% 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 60%
Vitamin C 37mg 41%
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.