Buffalo Shrimp Recipes

BUFFALO FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Mix the mayonnaise, 1/4 cup hot sauce, the mustard, pickle, shallot and parsley in a small bowl; cover and refrigerate.
• 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.
• Meanwhile, whisk the flour, beer and the remaining 3 tablespoons hot sauce in a large bowl; add the shrimp and toss to coat. 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. (Return the oil to 365 degrees F between batches.) Transfer to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain; keep warm in the oven.
• Add the celery to the remaining batter and toss to coat; remove with a slotted spoon and fry until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Serve the fried shrimp and celery with the prepared sauce.

ROASTED BUFFALO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Place 2 rimmed baking sheets in oven to heat. Stir together lemon zest, garlic, celery seeds, paprika, cayenne, 2 teaspoons salt, the honey, and oil in a large bowl. Add shrimp, and toss to coat well.
• Place shrimp in a single layer on hot pans. Roast, without flipping, until browned on bottoms and opaque throughout, about 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the dip: Stir together lemon juice, sour cream, celery leaves, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Serve with cooked shrimp.

BUFFALO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Pre wash the shrimp well.
• Dry thoroughly.
• Place in a medium bowl and add buffalo sauce.
• Let sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
• Place margarine in a frying pan and let melt until it starts bubbling.
• Place shrimp in the butter along with garlic.
• Let cook until almost done.
• Then add flour and stir quickly to insure no lumps form.
• Let shrimp finish cooking.
• You may add a bit more sauce if needed. Serve next to celery sticks and bleu cheese dressing.

BUFFALO SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a medium sized pot heat vegetable oil to 350 degrees. In a shallow dish, toss shrimp in 2 cups of flour seasoned with salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste. Shake off the excess flour and fry until golden, about 3 minutes While the shrimp are frying, combine soft butter and hot sauce in a large bowl. Toss the shrimp in the butter and hot sauce until they are well coated.

CRISPY BUFFALO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
• 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.
• Dip each shrimp in the egg mixture, then the flour mixture to evenly coat. Transfer prepared shrimp to a baking sheet until ready to fry. Sprinkle additional flour as needed to fully cover.
• Cook 8 to 10 shrimp at a time in the hot oil until golden brown on the outside 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.

BUFFALO SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, Creole-style seasoning, garlic powder, ground cayenne pepper, onion powder, and ground black pepper. Seal the bag and shake a few times to combine the ingredients well.
• Rinse the shrimp under cold water and place them in the plastic bag with the flour mixture. Seal the bag and shake to coat all of the shrimp well with the flour mixture.
• Place the coated shrimp on a cookie sheet and place in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes. Save remaining flour mixture in the bag.
• In a mixing bowl, whisk together garlic, butter hot sauce and cayenne pepper; set aside. In a pot, heat the oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Remove shrimp from refrigerator and shake a second time in flour mixture.
• Place the shrimp in hot oil and fry until pink, about 2 to 3 minutes. Immediately coat with buffalo sauce.

BUFFALO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine 5 tablespoons of melted butter, 1/2 cup of the pepper sauce and egg.
• Add garlic salt to bread crumbs.
• Dip shrimp in egg batter, then in bread crumbs.
• Heat oil in skillet, add shrimp and cook about 3 to 4 minutes on each side until just cooked through.
• Combine the 4 tablespoons of hot pepper sauce and the remaining 4 tablespoons of melted butter and warm over low heat.
• Place shrimp on serving platter and serve hot sauce and blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping.

BUFFALO SHRIMP WITH SWEET POTATO GRITS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook grits according to package directions. Stir in mashed sweet potatoes, butter, salt and pepper until heated through; stir in cheese until melted. , Toss shrimp with paprika and cayenne pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add shrimp; cook until shrimp turn pink and become opaque, about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in Buffalo sauce and heat through. Serve shrimp over grits. If desired, top with sliced green onions.