Crispy Buffalo Shrimp

Allrecipes.com. If using frozen shrimp in bags from the grocer, thaw shrimp overnight in refrigerator or in a sealed plastic bag placed in a bowl of cold water for about 15 minutes.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

•  vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
• 1  teaspoon baking powder
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  pinch cayenne pepper
• 2  eggs
• 1  teaspoon milk
• 30  frozen medium shrimp, thawed, shelled and deveined
• 1⁄4 cup  hot pepper sauce (such as Frank's RedHot, or to taste)

Directions

1. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Toss shrimp together with hot sauce in a large bowl until each piece is coated.
6. Serving suggestion:  serve with blue cheese dip or dressing.