Description
Buffalo Shrimp Recipe is a delicious and crispy appetizer featuring succulent shrimp coated in a flavorful blend of buffalo wing sauce and spices. Perfect for game day or any gathering, these spicy shrimp bites are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
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For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on or off)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Buffalo Sauce:
- ½ cup buffalo wing sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Optional Garnishes and Serving:
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
- Ranch or blue cheese dressing for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry. Dredge each shrimp in the seasoned flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and coat in the breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Shrimp: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Fry the shrimp until golden brown and cooked through.
- Toss in Buffalo Sauce: Combine buffalo wing sauce and melted butter. Toss fried shrimp in the sauce until coated.
- Serve: Garnish with green onions or parsley. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can bake or air-fry the breaded shrimp at 400°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Adjust the heat level by using mild or extra hot buffalo sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About ¼ pound
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 870 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
