Creole Buffalo Shrimp

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups flour
• 2 tablespoons creole seasoning
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 6 ounces hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Recipe

• 1 combine the flour, creole seasoning, garlic powder, cayenne, onion powder, and black pepper in a zip lock bag.
• 2 shake the bag to mix the flour and spices.
• 3 rinse the shrimp under cold water; place in the bag and shake to coat the shrimp.
• 4 lay the shrimp in a casserole dish and refrigerate for 30 minutes to rest; do not discard the seasoned flour.
• 5 combine the minced garlic, butter, hot sauce and cayenne in a saucepan; heat until the butter is melted and keep warm.
• 6 in a deep fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees.
• 7 remove the shrimp from the refrigerator and re-coat with the remaining seasoned flour.
• 8 place the shrimp in the hot oil and fry about 2-3 minutes, or until pink; fry in batches if necessary.
• 9 immediately coat with the spicy buffalo sauce and serve.