Buffalo Shrimp Recipe

Name: Buffalo Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb extra large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup cold water; 1 FOR COATING SHRIMP; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 tsp cajun seasoning; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder; 1 FOR BUFFALO SAUCE; 1/2 cup hot sauce, I used Franks brand; 1 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tsp seasoned rice wine vinegar; 4 cup or more oil for frying, I used canola oil; 1 Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing and Dip, recipe below; 1 Spicy Ranch Dressing / Dip, recipe below; 1 TO SERVE WITH SHRIMP; 2 cucumbers, cut into sticks; 4 stalks celery, cut into sticks

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lb extra large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup cold water
1 FOR COATING SHRIMP
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp cajun seasoning
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp granulated garlic or garlic powder
1 FOR BUFFALO SAUCE
1/2 cup hot sauce, I used Franks brand
1 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp seasoned rice wine vinegar
4 cup or more oil for frying, I used canola oil
1 Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing and Dip, recipe below
1 Spicy Ranch Dressing / Dip, recipe below
1 TO SERVE WITH SHRIMP
2 cucumbers, cut into sticks
4 stalks celery, cut into sticks

1
In a large bowl whisk mayonnaise and cold water until smooth, add shrimp, mix them to coat with mixture and place in refrigerator while preparing the remaining ingredients
2
In another large bowl combine ingredients for coating shrimp, whisk to combine
3
In a third bowl combine hot sauce ingredients and heat in microwave just to have butter melted and warm sauce
4
Heat oil in dutch oven to 365.
5
Leave enough room in pot for oil to expand.
6
Remove shrimp from mayonnaise / water mjxture and place on paper towels to remove excess liquid, but do not dry them
7
Add shrimp to bowl with seasoned flour, toss to coat them
8
Fry shrimp in hot oil, shaking off excess coating before dropping in oil.
9
Do not crowd shrimp, they need room to cook.
10
Each batch will take 3 to 4 minutes.
11
Drain as they come out of oil on paper towels
12
Toss with warm sauce
13
Remove from sauce with a slotted spoon to a serving platter.
14
Serve with celery sticks, cucumber sticks.
15
Have blue cheese and ranch dip for dipping

2803

kcal

Calories

277

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lb extra large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 cup cold water, 1 FOR COATING SHRIMP, and more.

Yes, Buffalo 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 Shrimp

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