Description
Crispy Buffalo Shrimp are large shrimp marinated in buttermilk, coated in seasoned flour, and fried to perfection before being tossed in buffalo sauce. Serve the crispy, spicy shrimp as an appetizer with ranch or blue cheese dressing for dipping, or add a side dish to feature the shrimp as the main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, thawed, peeled, deveined, tail-on
- 1 cup (245 g) buttermilk
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- vegetable oil, for frying
- ½ cup (128 g) buffalo sauce
- blue cheese dressing, for serving
- ranch dressing, for serving
Instructions
- Step: Set out a large baking sheet.
- Step: To a medium bowl, add shrimp. Pour the buttermilk over the shrimp. Toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
- Step: To a separate medium bowl, add flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix to combine. Set aside.
- Step: Working one at a time, remove the shrimp from the marinade, allowing any excess liquid to drip off. Dredge the shrimp generously in the seasoned flour mixture, making sure to coat the entire surface of each shrimp. Place on the large baking sheet, and repeat with the remaining shrimp.
- Step: To a large pot over medium heat, add about 2 inches of vegetable oil. Heat the oil to 350°F.
- Step: When ready, tap off any excess flour and carefully transfer coated shrimp into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.
- Step: Fry for 2-3 minutes, turning occasionally, until the shrimp are golden brown and crispy.
- Step: Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried shrimp from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
- Step: Transfer the shrimp to a medium bowl. Add buffalo sauce and gently toss to coat, careful not to lose any breading.
- Step: Serve immediately with blue cheese or ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
Ensure the oil returns to 350°F between batches to maintain crispiness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, though they are best served fresh.
- Prep Time: PT10M
- Cook Time: PT3M
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 504 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg
Keywords: Crispy Buffalo Shrimp, shrimp appetizer, fried shrimp, buffalo sauce