Buffalo Shrimp

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Creole-style seasoning
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 pound large shrimp , peeled and deveined with tails attached
• 4 cups oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine flour, Creole-style seasoning, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, and black pepper in a large resealable plastic bag.

2. 2

   Rinse shrimp under cold water and place them in flour mixture. Seal the bag and shake until shrimp are well coated with flour mixture. Spread coated shrimp on a baking sheet and place in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes. Set aside flour mixture in the bag.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, make sauce: Whisk together hot sauce, butter, garlic, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl; set aside.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

5. 5

   Remove shrimp from the refrigerator and shake once more in flour mixture; discard flour mixture.

6. 6

   Working in batches, fry shrimp in hot oil until opaque, 2 to 3 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove fried shrimp to a serving bowl and coat with sauce.