Buffalo Shrimp – This easy crispy fried buffalo shrimp is made with flavorful spicy hot buffalo sauce served with lettuce wraps or tacos.
What Makes Buffalo Shrimp So Special?
Its the crispy, juicy shrimpy bites tossed in a sauce made with the Frank’s RedHot sauce, butter, and a touch of garlic. It’s that perfect blend of heat and tang, with the savory goodness of butter rounding it all out.
Buffalo Shrimp – Tips
Use fresh, quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying – this will steam the shrimp instead of frying them to crispy perfection.
Serve immediately – Buffalo shrimp are best enjoyed piping hot!
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 3-4 days.
When ready to eat, reheat on the stove with little butter and stir fru for few minutes until warmed through.
Recipe Variations
- Toss your cooked shrimp in the sauce and serve with crackers or toasted bread.
- Build tacos with your shrimp, shredded lettuce, blue cheese crumbles, and a drizzle of ranch dressing.
How to Serve This Best Crispy Buffalo Shrimp
- A crowd-pleasing appetizer with celery sticks and dipping sauces.
- Add to your favorite pasta for a spicy kick.
- Spice up a boring salad with protein and flavor.
Recipe FAQs
Can I bake the shrimp instead of frying?
Absolutely! Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes.
Can I make this ahead of time?
You can prepare the shrimp and sauce ahead, but toss them together just before serving for the optimal texture.
How do I control the spice level?
Use less cayenne pepper for mild heat or add a dash of your favorite hot sauce for extra spiciness.
Buffalo Shrimp (Crispy Fried)
This easy crispy fried buffalo shrimp is made with flavorful spicy hot buffalo sauce served with lettuce wraps or tacos.
Ingredients
- 1 pound med-large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact
- 4 cups oil for frying
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons Creole-style seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 2 ½ tablespoons butter, melted
- 6 oz. hot pepper sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- 4 minced garlic cloves
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add Creole seasoning, flour, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and black pepper. Combine well.
- Add the shrimp to the flour bowl, mix until well coated.
- Transfer the coated shrimps on to the baking sheet and refrigerate for atleast 15 - 20 minutes. Set aside flour mixture in the bag.
- In a small mixing bowl, add the hot sauce, garlic, butter, and cayenne pepper. Combine well.
- Heat a saucepan on medium high heat to 350 degrees F. Add oil.
- Take out the shrimp from the refrigerator and tranfer the flour mixture bowl. Shake and coat again with the flour.
- Shake off any excess and fry shrimp for about 2-3 minutes or until opaque.
- Work in batches and fry the remaining shrimps and transfer to a serving bowl and coat with the buffalo sauce.
- Serve with lettuce leaves or tacos.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 614Total Fat 62gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 54gCholesterol 6mgSodium 927mgCarbohydrates 14gFiber 1gSugar 0gProtein 2g
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