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A plate of spicy fried shrimp and creamy dressing.

Easy Buffalo Shrimp

5 from 3 votes
Created by Mariam Ezzeddine
Buffalo sauce is all the rage, and these buffalo shrimp hit the mark. Crispy, crunchy, spicy fried shrimp are packed with flavor yet so simple to make. Pan fried shrimp are ready in under 30 minutes with no special equipment required.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
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Ingredients

To fry shrimp

  • 20 jumbo jumbo raw shrimp peeled, deveined, and tails ON
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cajun seasonings
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Vegetable oil for frying

To make sauce

  • 1 cup hot sauce
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Chopped parsley to garnish

Instructions

  • Pat dry the shrimp with a kitchen towel and set it aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, cajun seasonings, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the shrimp and coat them well with flour mixture, shake and remove the excess flour and set it aside.
  • Heat oil in a heavy bottom pan, fry the shrimp until it is crispy and golden in batches, and set it aside.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the sauce, combine hot sauce, butter, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a saucepan. Let it simmer for 4-5 minutes.
  • Pour the sauce over the fried shrimp and toss it until the sauce is evenly coated.
  • Garnish the buffalo shrimp with parsley and serve it with ranch and celery on the sides.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen shrimp. If using frozen shrimp, thaw completely before using it. 
  • Use shrimp with the tail on for more flavor. 
  • Pat the shrimp dry before dredging in the seasoned flour mixture. 
  • Adjust the spiciness by adjusting the amount of cajun seasoning and cayenne pepper to taste. 
  • Save time and use a store-bought buffalo sauce instead of making homemade buffalo sauce. 
  • Shake off excess flour mixture before pan frying.
  • Don’t overcook the shrimp, or they will be tough. Shrimp are done when they have curled slightly and are opaque in appearance. 
  • Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 156mg | Sodium: 2448mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1594IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg
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