Best Garlicky Buffalo Shrimp Recipes

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.

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.

GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute the shrimp and garlic in butter for 5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Add the lemon juice; heat through. Serve with rice.

GARLICKY BUFFALO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Saute garlic in olive oil and butter over medium heat until translucent, being careful not to brown it, about 2 minutes.
• Add a dash of salt and pepper, then hot sauce, and cook until garlic is softened, about a minute or two more. Again, do not brown it or it will become bitter!
• Taste and adjust seasonings. Add BBQ sauce if desired, or more hot sauce if you'd like it spicier. More butter can be added if desired, to make it milder as well.
• Add shrimp and saute until done. (Pink and slightly curled).
• Remove from heat, toss with parsley.

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.