Buffalo Fried Shrimp Recipe

Name: Buffalo Fried Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2/3 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons Buffalo hot sauce; 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard; 1 heaping tablespoon chopped dill pickle; 1 heaping tablespoon minced shallot; 1 heaping tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley; Peanut or vegetable oil, for deep-frying; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup lager beer; 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails intact); 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced diagonally

Servings: persons

2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons Buffalo hot sauce
2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1 heaping tablespoon chopped dill pickle
1 heaping tablespoon minced shallot
1 heaping tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
Peanut or vegetable oil, for deep-frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup lager beer
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails intact)
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced diagonally

1
Mix the mayonnaise, 1/4 cup hot sauce, the mustard, pickle, shallot and parsley in a small bowl; cover and refrigerate.
2
Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Heat 2 inches of peanut oil in a large wide pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 365 degrees F.
3
Meanwhile, whisk the flour, beer and the remaining 3 tablespoons hot sauce in a large bowl; add the shrimp and toss to coat.
4
Working in batches, remove the shrimp from the batter with a slotted spoon and fry until cooked through and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
5
(Return the oil to 365 degrees F between batches.)
6
Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain; keep warm in the oven.
7
Add the celery to the remaining batter and toss to coat; remove with a slotted spoon and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes.
8
Serve the fried shrimp and celery with the prepared sauce.
9
Photograph by Kana Okada

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons Buffalo hot sauce, 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard, 1 heaping tablespoon chopped dill pickle, and more.

Yes, Buffalo Fried Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Buffalo Fried Shrimp

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions