Spicy Buffalo Shrimp
These Spicy Buffalo Shrimp are quick to make and incredibly flavorful, perfect for an appetizer or a light meal. Served with a cool ranch dipping sauce, they're a crowd-pleaser!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Buffalo Sauce
- 0.5 cup hot sauce like Frank's RedHot
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat
For Serving
- 0.5 cup ranch dressing
- celery sticks cut into sticks
- blue cheese crumbles optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt, and black pepper.
- Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, whisk together the hot sauce, melted butter, white vinegar, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Heat over medium-low heat until the butter is fully incorporated and the sauce is warmed through. Do not boil.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the floured shrimp in a single layer (cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding). Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through.
- Add the cooked shrimp to the saucepan with the buffalo sauce. Toss gently to coat each shrimp evenly. Cook for another minute to allow the sauce to adhere.
- Serve the buffalo shrimp immediately, drizzled with extra sauce if desired. Garnish with blue cheese crumbles and serve with celery sticks and ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
For a spicier kick, increase the amount of cayenne pepper. You can also adjust the amount of hot sauce and butter to your preference.