Buffalo Shrimp

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This Buffalo Shrimp recipe is the perfect combination of when want something hot and spicy but also good for you.

The shrimp recipe is not heavy or greasy by breading and deep frying. You get the pure flavor of the buffalo sauce and the tender shrimp.

Buffalo Shrimp on a white plate.

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Size of Shrimp

Different shrimp sizes are better in different recipes and can require different cooking methods. For example, smaller shrimp are typically found in salads while larger shrimp are great as appetizers or a main course. There are no industry standards for shrimp sizing per pound.

Why This Crispy Buffalo Shrimp Recipe is a Keeper

If you are one of those people who love buffalo sauce but are not a fan of buffalo wings than this is the recipe for you. Especially if you love shrimp.

  • 30 Minutes: Buffalo shrimp makes a quick, easy and delicious meal.
  • Easy Ingredients: It only takes a few simple ingredients.
  • Family Friendly: Perfect for family dinners or game night appetizers.
  • Adaptable: You can make air fried buffalo shrimp. Air fry but no need to use a deep fryer.
  • Makes Great Leftovers: Make sandwiches or serve leftovers over pasta. Or serve with crispy fried buffalo cauliflower bites with ranch dressing for dipping.

If you’re looking for more Buffalo inspired recipes, try these Easy Buffalo Ranch Dip, Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip and Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Tenders

What size shrimp is the best for this recipe?

Buffalo shrimp on a plate with green onions.

As stated in the size comparison above, it depends on what you are going to use them for. However, a nice medium shrimp will give your the most versatility for salad toppers, appetizers or other meal ideas.

Ingredient Notes to Make Buffalo Shrimp

The ingredients for dish including hot sauce, butter and seasonings.

Only a few simple ingredient to make this spicy shrimp. It is great when you do not want a crispy shrimp that has been deep fried.

  • Deveined Shrimp:  Use fresh or frozen thawed shrimp that has been peeled and deveined.
  • All Purpose Seasoning: It is perfect for adding all the different flavors. It has garlic powder, onion powder and all the other ingredients you need.
  • Hot sauce: Use your favorite such as Frank’s Red Hot but there are many varieties to chose from to coat the shrimp.

See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.

Variations and Substitutions for the Best Buffalo Shrimp Appetizer

You can make the buffalo shrimp with many different sauces. These buffalo shrimp is best for shrimp tacos or buffalo chicken pasta, too.

  • Ingredient for Homemade Buffalo Shrimp: Sriracha sauce or your favorite sauce are great for the coated shrimp. You can use a more spicy sauce or a less spicy sauce.
  • Dippers: Ranch or Blue cheese or other dressing for dipping.

How to Make the Best Buffalo Shrimp Recipe

There is no need to make fried shrimp to enjoy buffalo shrimp.

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These are the basic steps for making shrimp spicy recipes. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.

Three pictures of Buffalo Shrimp and sauce on a plate.

STEP 1: Preheat the Oven

First, preheat broiler. Then line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

STEP 2: In a Bowl toss the Raw Shrimp

Next, add shrimp to a large bowl and season with All Purpose Seasoning. Toss to coat. Then arrange shrimp on prepared baking sheet.

STEP 3: Broil

Then broil for 2 minutes; Flip shrimp and broil for 1-2 more minutes or until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.

A series of photos showing a dish of buffalo shrimp in a sauce.

STEP 4: In a Skillet Make Buffalo Sauce and Shrimp and Toss

Meanwhile, in a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the next four ingredients and mix sauce until it starts to bubble. Remove from heat and add cooked shrimp. Finally, toss to coat. Serve with ranch dressing.

Recipe FAQs for this Easy Buffalo Shrimp

Of course, it is an easy way to make your taste buds sing. Heat and add the buffalo sauce and you can even do chicken wings this eay.

Undercook will be mushy and translucent; overcook and they’ll be rubbery and nearly inedible. The best way to tell is to watch shrimp to curl and turn opaque. Perfectly cooked shrimp will be opaque with a color ranging from pink or orange, depending on variety.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for 3 days. Indeed it is easy to heat these up as they are not deep fried.

A side view of the spicy dish.

Expert Tips to Love this Recipe for Buffalo Easy Shrimp Recipe

You can use breaded shrimp, less spicy shrimp or different size of the shrimp and a variety of buffalo wing sauce to make this recipe your own. No need for hot oil or a heavy flour mixture to make a wonderful buffalo shrimp.

  • Dip: Serve with homemade blue cheese dressing or ranch dip or celery. Serve with lemon wedges and ranch sauce for dipping
  • Toss in a Spicy flavor: Use some red pepper flakes or other spices to punch up the flavor before you add the shrimp use your favorite wing recipe.
  • Jumbo: Make a wonderful appetizer with large shrimp or jumbo shrimp. Serve with blue cheese dip.
  • Homemade Buffalo Sauce: Make the wing sauce with extra seasoning such as cayenne pepper and paprika.
  • Alternate cooking method: Grill over medium heat for a wonderful way to make this recipe.
  • Dietary consideration tip: Of course you can use Low fat or low calorie blue cheese or ranch.
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Buffalo Shrimp on a white plate.
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Buffalo Shrimp

Yield: 2 servings
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
This Buffalo Shrimp recipe is the perfect combination of when want something hot and spicy but also good for you.
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Shrimp, peeled a deveined
  • 1 teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning
  • 2 Tablespoon Butter
  • ¼ cup Hot sauce, such as Frank’s Red Hot
  • 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Add shrimp to a large bowl and season with All Purpose Seasoning. Toss to coat.
  • Arrange shrimp on prepared baking sheet.
  • Broil for 2 minutes; Flip shrimp and broil for 1-2 more minutes or until shrimp are opaque and cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, in a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add next four ingredients and mix until sauce is combined and starts to bubble. Remove from heat and add cooked shrimp. Toss to coat.
  • Serve with your favorite Blue Cheese sauce and celery.

Expert Tips

  • Dip: Serve with homemade blue cheese dressing or ranch dip or celery. Serve with lemon wedges and ranch sauce for dipping
  • Toss in a Spicy flavor: Use some red pepper flakes or other spices to punch up the flavor before you add the shrimp use your favorite wing recipe.
  • Jumbo: Make a wonderful appetizer with large shrimp or jumbo shrimp. Serve with blue cheese dip.
  • Homemade Buffalo Sauce: Make the wing sauce with extra seasoning such as cayenne pepper and paprika.
  • Alternate cooking method: Grill over medium heat for a wonderful way to make this recipe.
  • Dietary consideration tip: Use Low fat or low calorie blue cheese or ranch.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 119kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 1050mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 394IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 1mg
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Course: Appetizers and Dips
Cuisine: American

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  3. I so wish I was not allergic to shrimp because that looked really good! A lot of the other stuff (that) I can eat looks good too..
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