Buffalo Shrimp
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Buffalo Shrimp
Description
The recipe uses frozen breaded butterfly shrimp baked according to package instructions until crispy. The buffalo sauce is a smooth blend of traditional hot sauce, melted butter, and honey to balance heat and sweetness. After baking, the shrimp are tossed in the freshly made sauce while still warm, allowing the coating to absorb the flavors but still remain crisp. Carrots and celery cut into sticks are served alongside with a choice of ranch or blue cheese dips, offering crunch and creaminess to offset the spicy shrimp.
The dish delivers a combination of texture with the crispy shrimp and fresh vegetables. The sauce is tangy and rich, complementing the subtle flavor of the shrimp. The recipe is convenient using ready-breaded shrimp but allows for homemade breaded shrimp preparation as well. Serving immediately is important to keep the coating crisp.
Opt for a hot sauce intended for buffalo recipes, such as Frank’s Red Hot, for an authentic flavor. The shrimp are best consumed soon after saucing since the coating softens if left standing.
Ingredients
- 18 ounces butterfly shrimp frozen breaded
- 1/2 cup buffalo style hot sauce
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- carrot with ranch or blue cheese dip
- celery with ranch or blue cheese dip
Instructions
- Bake the shrimp according to package directions.
- While the shrimp are in the oven, prepare the buffalo sauce. Whisk together the hot sauce, butter and honey until smooth.
- After the shrimp come out of the oven, pour the sauce over the shrimp and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately with a side of carrots and/or celery and ranch or blue cheese dip.
Notes
- Using frozen breaded butterfly shrimp simplifies preparation but feel free to use homemade breaded shrimp with this sauce.
- Select a hot sauce formulated for buffalo-style dishes for balanced flavor; Frank’s Red Hot is a common choice.
- Serve buffalo shrimp immediately after saucing to maintain coating crispness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 234mg | 78% |
| Sodium | 1257mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 96mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 270IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 18.5mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 126mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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