Crispy Fried Buffalo Shrimp Appetizer Recipe

This Buffalo Shrimp recipe combines a unique blend of breading for a crunchy texture and a technique for frying shrimp directly Buffalo Hot Wing sauce for optimum flavor.

And if you’re interested in more shrimp appetizer recipes, take a look at Honey Prosciutto Wrapped Shrimp. Butterflied shrimp never had it so good.

What You Can Expect From This Recipe

Why is this Buffalo Shrimp recipe unique and different from other recipes? The shrimp are fried directly in the hot wing sauce, rather than coated with the sauce after cooking. You’ve got to love this unique twist.

Buffalo Shrimp is a smart and unique choice for any party event where finger food is in demand. Here’s why.

• It’s all about the texture of breading used for shrimp. The shrimp are breaded in a New Mexico chile powder, flour and cornmeal breading. The addition of cornmeal adds a nice crunch to the fried shrimp.
• The Buffalo Shrimp Sauce is easy. The breaded shrimp are then sautéed in a Buffalo-style oil and hot wing sauce combo. Following this method saves the step of tossing the shrimp in Buffalo Wing Sauce after they’re cooked.
• The result is a tender textures shrimp, surrounded by a just right crispy breading. And don’t forget the Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing for dipping and and cool crunchy celery to compliment the heat.

It’s easy and it’s crazy delicious. It’s perfect party food. Double or triple the recipe, they’ll be gone in a flash.

We all have our favorite game day Super Bowl appetizer recipes. These spicy Santa Fe Chicken Wings are a regular for us. And a Super Bowl isn’t watched in our house without BBQ Meatballs. Plus, it’s the rules that you have to have something “buffalo”, and our favorite is this Buffalo Shrimp Recipe.

Let’s take a look:

• Large Shrimp: Choosing larger shrimp, once cooked, the size will make them easier to dip in the blue cheese dressing. The shrimp should also be peeled and deveined, with tail left on. Butterflying is also encouraged. It will help the shrimp cook through faster.
• Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing: Homemade is always better, or use your favorite store purchased brand. Buttermilk Ranch Dressing is also a good choice here.
• Breading: Is a mix of all-purpose flour and cornmeal.
• Hot Wing Sauce: It wouldn’t be a Buffalo style appetizer without the famous Buffalo Hot Wing Sauce.
• Chile Powder: New Mexico Red Chile Powder is preferred. If you don’t have it, use Cayenne pepper.
• Neutral Oil: Canola or Vegetable oil work well here. Olive oil will also work.
• Kosher Salt: Chefs prefer Kosher Salt for its pure salt flavor.

1. Step 1: Prepare the Shrimp Breading In a shallow bowl, combine flour, cornmeal salt and New Mexico Red Chile Powder. Use a whisk to blend.
2. Step 2: Bread the Shrimp Pat shrimp dry and toss in the, corn meal flour mixture, coating well. One more thing I love about this recipe = no messy egg battering or deep fryer involved.

3. Step 3: Cook The Shrimp Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the Buffalo hot sauce. Add the shrimp and cook about 3-4 minutes per side, until nicely browned.

4. Step 4: To Serve: Place the shrimp in a platter. Serve with a bowl of blue cheese dressing for dipping along with celery sticks. You’ll be asked for the recipe and get so many compliments on how clever you are.

So whether you’re partying it up with friends, or looking for a light and delicious dinner for two, give this recipe a try.

The Crispy Fried Buffalo Shrimp Appetizer, paired with its irresistible blue cheese dressing, is a flavorful treat that combines tender perfectly cooked shrimp with the bold and tangy flavors of Buffalo sauce.

I hope you give it a try.

And if you’re looking for more Appetizer ideas, don’t miss my Appetizer Category. You’ll find lots of great ideas, including the most popular appetizer recipe on my site for Cream Cheese Chicken Dip.

In the crispy mood? Take a look at this recipe for Panko Baked Shrimp. Serve this one with creamy Jalapeno Aioli for a dipping sauce.

And if you’re looking for more recipes using buffalo hot wing sauce, don’t miss this recipe for Buffalo Chicken Meatballs. A crazy popular appetizer recipe that you must try.