Fried Buffalo Shrimp -

5 from 3 votes

Fried Buffalo Shrimp

These Fried Buffalo Shrimp are the perfect gameday appetizer! The crispy fried shrimp are tossed in homemade buffalo sauce for maximum flavor.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Marinating Time30

Total Time1

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: buffalo, fried shrimp, shrimp

Servings: servings

Calories: 312kcal

Author: David

Ingredients

For the Marinade

1 cup buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp hot sauce
1 Tbsp yellow mustard
1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
½ Tbsp black pepper
½ Tbsp garlic powder
½ Tbsp onion powder
2 pounds large or jumbo raw shrimp peeled and deveined with tails on or tails off

For the Buffalo Sauce

⅔ cup hot pepper sauce I used Frank’s Red Hot
½ cup apple cider vinegar
½ cup unsalted butter
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp Worcestershire sauce

For the Fried Shrimp

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
canola oil vegetable oil or peanut oil, for frying (see note)
{optional} blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing for dipping

Instructions

For the Marinade

Using a large bowl, combine all ingredients for shrimp (buttermilk, eggs, hot sauce, mustard, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder). Add shrimp and toss until well coated; refrigerate for 30 minutes.

For the Buffalo Sauce

Using a medium saucepan, add all ingredients and place over medium heat.
Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat. (Note: If necessary, keep saucepan over low heat so the sauce stays warm until needed.)

For the Fried Shrimp

Using a large mixing bowl, combine flour and Cajun seasoning.
Working in batches of 4-5 shrimp, remove shrimp from buttermilk mixture and toss in breading mixture. Make sure the entire surface of each shrimp is coated. Place shrimp on a large baking sheet and repeat with remaining shrimp.
Using a deep frying pan, Dutch oven or deep fryer, add 2” of oil and place over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. (Test oil by dropping a pinch of dry breading into hot oil. If it bubbles immediately, then oil is ready.)
Working in batches of 13-15, fry the breaded shrimp for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer cooked shrimp to paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
Toss shrimp in warm buffalo sauce before serving.
{Optional} Serve with blue cheese dressing or ranch dressing.

Notes

The amount of oil will depend on the size of the pan you use for frying. You’ll need enough oil to fill the pan 2” deep with oil. Canola oil, vegetable oil and peanut oil are the best options for deep frying.

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