Buffalo Shrimp Recipe
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
11 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
186 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Buffalo Shrimp Recipe
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This Buffalo Shrimp is packed with bold, buttery, and spicy flavor! Perfectly seasoned shrimp are quickly pan-seared and tossed in a rich buffalo sauce, making them an easy and irresistible dish. With no breading or deep frying, they come together in just 11 minutes. Serve them as an appetizer, in tacos, or over a salad for a delicious meal.
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Ingredients
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon celery salt optional, but enhances the buffalo wing flavor
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter
For the Buffalo Sauce:
- ⅓ cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar for deeper sweetness
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Optional Toppings:
- Freshly chopped Parsley or chives
- Blue cheese crumbles
- Honey drizzle
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
Season the Shrimp
- Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. This helps them cook evenly. 1 pound large shrimp
- In a large bowl, toss the shrimp with garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and celery salt (if using). 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon celery salt
- Drizzle with olive oil (or melted butter) and mix well until all shrimp are evenly coated. 1 tablespoon olive oil
Make the Buffalo Sauce
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant. 2 cloves garlic
- Stir in the buffalo sauce, Worcestershire sauce, honey, and lemon juice.⅓ cup buffalo sauce, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes, then remove it from heat and set aside.
Cook the Shrimp
- Heat a cast-iron skillet or nonstick pan over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add the shrimp in a single layer (cook in batches if needed).
- Cook for 1-2 minutes per side, or until the shrimp develop a light char and turn opaque in the center.
Toss in Buffalo Sauce
- Remove the shrimp from the heat and immediately toss them in the warm buffalo sauce until fully coated.
Serve and Enjoy
- Plate the shrimp and add any toppings you like—parsley, chives, blue cheese, or a drizzle of honey.Freshly chopped parsley or chives, Blue cheese crumbles, Honey drizzle
- Serve with lemon wedges for an extra pop of brightness.Lemon wedges
Notes
- skillet
- Air Fryer
- Don’t Overcook the Shrimp: They cook fast—just 1-2 minutes per side. Look for them to turn opaque and curl into a "C" shape. If they tighten into an "O," they may be overcooked.
- Adjust the Heat: If you love extra spice, add more cayenne or use a hotter buffalo sauce. Prefer it milder? Use a mild buffalo sauce and skip the cayenne.
- Best Way to Serve: These shrimp are great on their own, but they’re also amazing in tacos, over rice, or on top of a crisp salad.
- Storing & Reheating: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a hot skillet for 1-2 minutes or in short microwave bursts to avoid overcooking.
- Make It in the Air Fryer: Cook the seasoned shrimp at 400°F for 5-6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through. Toss them in warm buffalo sauce before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
5shrimp
Calories
186kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
158mg
(53%)
Sodium
1858mg
(77%)
Potassium
173mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
556IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 5shrimp | |
| Calories | 186kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 158mg | 53% |
| Sodium | 1858mg | 77% |
| Potassium | 173mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 556IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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