Buffalo Shrimp
Easy & delicious this 4 ingredient spicy Buffalo Shrimp can be served as an appetizer or used to make another meal like shrimp tacos. Try out this spicy buffalo shrimp recipe that is perfect for a party or family meal. It takes only 20 minutes to make and everyone will be raving over them.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. frozen or fresh large pink or white shrimp (about 25-30 large shrimp)
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- ½ cup Buffalo wing sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
Preparing Shrimp
- If using frozen shrimp thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Peel the shrimp and devein leaving the tail intact.
How to make Buffalo Shrimp
- After peeling and deveining the shrimp rinse with cold water. Drain well in a colander. Then pat dry with a paper towel. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the shrimp with Cajun seasoning. Flip them over and sprinkle the second side.
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a skillet. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the hot pan trying not to crowd the shrimp.
- Cook the large shrimp on the first side for 3 minutes. Turn each of the shrimp over and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes or until the center of the shrimp has turned opaque and white in color.
- Once the shrimp are done pour the Buffalo sauce into the skillet and toss the shrimp to coat for a minute to give the buffalo sauce time to warm up.
- To avoid overcooking immediately transfer the shrimp to a serving bowl or plate.
- Serve with a creamy dipping sauce or Ranch or Garlic Parmesan dressing.
- Makes about 4 servings.
Recipe Expert Tips
Serving Ideas
- Serve with celery sticks and a dipping sauce.
- Make Buffalo Shrimp Tacos
- Buffalo shrimp wraps
- Dipping sauce: A creamy dressing like Buttermilk Ranch or Creamy Garlic Parmesan Dressing is a perfect dipping sauce. Each bite is a perfect blend of spicy Buffalo shrimp and a cooling creamy dip.
?Pro Recipe Tips
- Cooking methods: You have 3 cooking method options when it comes to making tender buffalo shrimp. Broiling, grilling and sautéing the shrimp are easy cooking method you can use to make this unbattered Buffalo shrimp recipe. I like to sauté the shrimp in a skillet.
- Cooking the shrimp: For sweet, plump and tender shrimp only cook the shrimp 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until it has turned an opaque color. The best way to check to see if the shrimp are done is to check the color of the center by cutting one in half. Cooked shrimp with have a whitish color compared to the greyish color of raw shrimp.
- Immediately remove the buffalo shrimp from the pan otherwise the shrimp will continue to cook from the heat of the hot pan. Over cooked shrimp will have a rubbery texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 16gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 173mgSodium: 1566mgPotassium: 211mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 2278IUVitamin C: 0.03mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 1mg
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