5 from 21 votes
Buffalo Shrimp Salad
Buffalo Shrimp Salad pairs sautéed shrimp coated in buffalo sauce with fresh leafy greens, tomato, celery, and red onion. Topped with ranch dressing, blue cheese, and green onion, the salad combines spicy, creamy, and crisp elements for a satisfying meal with vibrant textures and bold flavors.
Prep Time
12 mins
Cook Time
6 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
238 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6-8 oz Shrimp thawed if frozen, raw, peeled, cleaned
- 4 cups leafy salad greens
- ½ cup tomato chopped
- 2-3 TBSP celery chopped
- 2-3 TBSP onion red, chopped
- ½ TBSP butter for sauteing
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 3-4 TBSP buffalo sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2-4 TBSP ranch dressing
- 2 TBSP green onion totally optional, chopped
- 2 TBSP blue cheese crumbled
Instructions
- Set prepped shrimp in the fridge, covered, while you chop your veggies and salad greens.
- Wash lettuce and chop veggies. Set aside.
- Heat a large pan or skillet to medium-high heat with 1/2 of butter or oil sauté your shrimp. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook on each side for about 2 minutes until shrimp curl and become opaque. The cook time will depend on the heat setting you choose and the size of your shrimp, but regardless they’ll be perfectly cooked in a matter of minutes.
- Add Buffalo sauce while the pan is still hot and mix to coat. To thicken sauce, allow shrimp to simmer in sauce for approx 1-2 minutes.
- Divide salad greens and veggies between two bowls and top with saucy shrimp. Drizzle with ranch dressing and top with chopped green onion and blue cheese crumbles. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Add shredded carrot or cabbage to increase vegetable variety and texture in the salad.
- Adjust buffalo sauce amount to control spice level based on taste preferences.
- Ensure shrimp are cooked just until opaque and curled for optimal tenderness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
238kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
232mg
(77%)
Sodium
1752mg
(73%)
Potassium
356mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1215IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
189mg
(19%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 232mg | 77% |
| Sodium | 1752mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 356mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1215IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 189mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.