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Buffalo Shrimp

Buffalo Shrimp

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 20 Min
  • 4 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 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

  • Protein

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

  • Cooking Oil

    • 4 cups oil for frying

  • Sauce Ingredients

    • 6 ounces hot pepper sauce
    • 2 ½ tablespoons butter, melted
    • 🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

STEPS

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.

3

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

4

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350°F (175°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.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

626

Calories

  • 30
    Protein
  • 54
    Carbs
  • 32
    Fats

💡 For extra crunch, double-coat the shrimp by dipping in the flour mixture a second time.Serve with lemon wedges and blue cheese dressing on the side.Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the spice level.