Grilled Buffalo Shrimp - Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
225 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Buffalo Shrimp - Recipe
Description
This Grilled Buffalo Shrimp recipe starts with fresh shrimp seasoned simply with chili flakes, salt, and pepper to highlight their natural taste. Cooking them over a medium-heated, lightly oiled grill gives a quick sear that locks in juices and results in a bright pink exterior. The accompanying sauce blends habanero hot sauce with melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, and vinegar for a balanced heat and savory tang.
Once tossed in the sauce, the shrimp take on a glossy coating with bold spicy notes. Serving the shrimp topped with crumbly queso fresco adds a cooling, salty contrast, while lime wedges provide fresh acidity to brighten each bite. This combination makes the dish a flavorful finger food for gatherings or a spicy seafood course.
The preparation is straightforward: fresh shrimp and a simple yet punchy sauce require minimal prep time and grilling skills, making this suitable for various occasions where a hot, tangy appetizer is desired. Presentation with toothpicks encourages casual sharing.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined⠀
- 1 tablespoon red chili flakes + more for garnish⠀
- salt to taste⠀
- black pepper to taste⠀
- queso fresco for serving⠀, crumbly
- 1 lime sliced, for serving
FOR THE SAUCE⠀
- 4 ounces habanero hot sauce Use even more for a saucier version⠀
- 2 ounces butter melted
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar
Instructions
- Heat your grill to medium heat and lightly oil the grates.⠀
- Toss the shrimp with chili flakes, salt and pepper. ⠀
- Grill the shrimp 2-3 minutes per side, until they are nicely pink and cooked through.⠀
- Make your sauce by whisking together the Habanero Hot Sauce, melted butter, Worcestershire sauce and vinegar.⠀
- Toss the shrimp in the sauce.⠀
- Serve in a bowl and top with crumbly queso fresco along with toothpics for easy grabbing. Top with lime slices.
- Enjoy!⠀
Notes
- For variation, try making homemade garlic-habanero or buffalo sauces to adjust the spice and flavor to your liking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 316mg | 105% |
| Sodium | 1779mg | 74% |
| Potassium | 182mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 995IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 25.8mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 174mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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