How to Make Crispy Buffalo Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to a versatile and delicious protein, shrimp always comes out on top. Whether grilled, sautéed, or breaded and fried, shrimp is always a crowd-pleaser. If you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy this delectable seafood, look no further than Crispy Buffalo Shrimp. This dish combines the irresistible crunch of breaded shrimp with the fiery kick of buffalo sauce, creating a dish that's sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • vegetable oil for frying
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon milk
  • 30 frozen medium shrimp - thawed, shelled, and deveined
  • ¼ cup hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot®), or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 30 shrimp

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine flour, lemon pepper seasoning, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne together in a bowl. Whisk eggs and milk together in a second bowl.
  • Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Dip each shrimp in egg mixture, then flour mixture to evenly coat. Transfer shrimp to a baking sheet until ready to fry. Sprinkle additional flour as needed to fully cover.
  • Cook shrimp, 8 to 10 at a time, in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through on the inside, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
  • Toss shrimp together with hot sauce in a large bowl until each piece is coated.
  • Nutrition

    234 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 138mg
    • Sodium: 942mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 9g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 125mg