Nashville Hot Fried Shrimp Recipe: A Spicy Recipe You Won't Soon Forget Seafood Dinner Appetizers

The Nashville Hot chicken sandwich took the world by storm not too long ago. Now, it's Nashville Hot shrimp! These juicy, crispy, spicy shrimp are pan-fried and then brushed with a homemade hot sauce. Now that's a delicious, hot meal!

Serve this spicy shrimp recipe with french fries, onion rings or your favorite side dishes. Don't forget the pickles! They are the perfect cooling element for all the heat. What a great combination of flavors!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Shrimp

• 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (16 - 20), peeled and deveined 
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 2 eggs
• vegetable oil, for frying

Seasoned Flour

• 1 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cayenne
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Hot Sauce

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons hot sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

For Serving

• pickles

Here's how to make it: 

1. To make the hot sauce, combine all the ingredients in a small saucepot. Season with salt and pepper. Heat until butter is melted and everything is combined and smooth. Set aside.
2. To make the shrimp, make a breading station by whisking the eggs and buttermilk in a bowl. Put all of the seasoned flour ingredients into another shallow bowl.
3. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (350 degrees F). Dip the shrimp into the flour, then into the buttermilk, then back into the flour. 
4. Put the shrimp into the hot oil. Do not crowd the pan. Fry shrimp for about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a wire rack or paper towel to drain. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
5. Liberally brush the shrimp with the hot sauce. Serve with pickles. 

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