Buffalo Shrimp Recipe

This delicious Buffalo Shrimp Recipe is sure to be a hit!

Succulent shrimp are tossed in a tangy and spicy Buffalo sauce, resulting in a delectable and flavorful dish.

The shrimp are cooked until they are just the right amount tender and the sauce is thick and creamy.

With only four ingredients, one of which is pre-cooked, you can easily whip up this crowd-pleaser in record time.

So, if you’re a mom with kids running underfoot throughout the day, ditch your complex recipes and try out this savory dish, let me know how it turned out in the comments below!

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Can I Use Fresh and Frozen Shrimp Instead?

Ideally, I like to keep it simple and easy. So, I stick to frozen breaded butterfly shrimp. But if you’re up for an extra step of breading shrimps yourself, by all means, go for it. If you opt for fresh shrimp instead, just make sure to season them with salt and pepper before breading.

Can I Fry Frozen Breaded Shrimp?

If you like the fried version, you can fry the frozen shrimp beforehand. The frying time will depend on the size and thickness of your shrimp. I like the baked form because….calories! 

Either way, the flavor is uncompromised.

Do You Thaw Shrimp Before Cooking?

Since I use breaded frozen shrimp, I only have to take them out of the freezer, place them on a baking sheet, and bake them.

But for other shrimp recipes that use regular shrimp that isn’t breaded, you might have to thaw it. To thaw frozen shrimp, put it in a bowl of cool water. It will be ready quickly, and it will not make you sick.

How to Serve Buffalo Shrimp?

If there was a ‘v’ in Buffalo Shrimp, it would mean ‘versatile’! You can serve this tangy and spicy treat in many ways, as an appetizer with a dipping sauce or placed over a bed of cooked pasta for your choice. Whatever you do, get rid of that tail first, please!

My best attempts included the following:

• Spicy Shrimp Taco – Stuff a soft tortilla or corn tortilla wrap to the brim with spicy shrimp, lettuce, tomatoes, creamy ranch dressing, and melted cheese. It’s finger-licking good.
• Shrimp Wrap – Looking for a quick lunch grab? Spread saucy and spicy shrimp on a wrap, and top it with blue cheese and fresh cabbage. Munch!
• Rice – Sometimes, simple is delicious. Cook up some white rice, top it with Buffalo Shrimp, and you have a meal.
• Grits – For a trip to the South, pair your baked buffalo shrimp with creamy grits.
• Salad – Hearty and healthy. Toss your spicy shrimp in your fresh garden salad. the hot sauce’s tanginess will pair with the crisp veggies for a mind-boggling bite!

How To Make Buffalo Shrimp

When I told you that baked buffalo shrimp was easy, I wasn’t kidding! When you sink your teeth into these easy buffalo shrimp, you are going to be hooked! Not to mention that your family is going to be begging you to make buffalo shrimp more often. You are just a few steps away from falling in love!

Step 1: Prepare the frozen breaded butterfly shrimp according to package instructions. Or if you want to make your own breaded shrimp, you can do this for step 1.

While the shrimp is cooking, you can begin preparing the sauce.

Step 2: In a separate saucepan, mix together buffalo sauce, melted butter, and honey. It will be fragrant, tangy, and slightly sweet.

The honey adds a subtle sweetness that pairs perfectly with the spiciness of the hot sauce.

Gently pour the sauce over cooked shrimp.

Step 3. Toss shrimp in buffalo sauce mixture and coat evenly.

Enjoy warm!

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How to Store Leftover Shrimp With Hot Sauce?

Leftovers are a rare sight with this heart-winning appetizer. But if you do have any, you can keep them in an airtight box or plastic bag in the fridge for 2-3 days. Your task is to save these yummy bites of heaven from moisture.

• You can also freeze these shrimps for a month or two, max. When you’re ready to gobble them down, reheat them in one of the following ways:
• Put the food in a pan on the stove. Set the heat to medium. Cook for 7-10 minutes. It will be done soon!
• Microwave them. But don’t overcook them, or they will become rubbery. 
• Warm leftovers up in the oven. Heat the oven to 325 degrees F. for approximately 10 – 15 minutes.

Can You Eat Shrimp Without Cooking It?

Make it a rule: ALWAYS COOK SHRIMP BEFORE EATING. Unless, of course, they are pre-cooked.

I like my shrimp warm and crispy, so I make it a point to warm them (even the pre-cooked ones).

Why Is My Shrimp Mushy?

You’ve under-baked these oceanic morsels. So, bake a little longer and check again. If there’s no improvement, you probably have an issue with your temperature. Test the temperature with an oven-safe thermometer first.

Breaded shrimp that are baked to ultimate perfection will be crispy and crunchy with a golden hue.

Baked Buffalo Shrimp Variation

Although I absolutely love every bit of this buffalo shrimp recipe, little tweaks here and there is never a bad idea. So, if you want to make a few changes, consider the following options:

• Omit honey, if you don’t have a thing for sweetness.
• Air fry instead of baking; 5-7 minutes at 350 degrees should be enough.
• Trade your buffalo sauce for your all-time fav BBQ sauce.
• Add roasted garlic to your sauce for extra flavor.

Craving More Shrimp Recipes:

Cajun Shrimp Skillet – one of my favorite easy shrimp recipes, along with one of my favorite one-skillet meals.

Hawaiian Shrimp Packets – These Hawaiian shrimp foil packets are a quick, easy and healthy meal that’s packed with flavor.

Shrimp Pesto – This Shrimp Pesto Pasta is a quick, healthy, and easy shrimp and tomato pasta recipe.