Buffalo Shrimp Recipe
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Ingredients
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Shrimp
Buffalo Sauce
Garnish
Method
Shrimp Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Shrimp
In a large bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until well combined.
- 2
Coat the Shrimp
Dip each shrimp first in the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it in the flour mixture. Place the coated shrimp on a plate and repeat until all shrimp are coated.
Frying
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large, deep skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). You can test the temperature by dropping a small amount of the flour mixture into the oil; it should sizzle.
- 4
Buffalo Sauce Preparation
- 5
Melt the Butter
In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add in the hot sauce, garlic powder, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir until well combined and heated through.
- 6
Combine Shrimp and Sauce
In a large bowl, toss the fried shrimp with the buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
Serving
- 7
Plate the Dish
Arrange the buffalo shrimp on a serving platter. Serve immediately with celery sticks and blue cheese dressing on the side for dipping.