Buffalo Shrimp Appetizer Recipe. We’ll never get our fill of buffalo sauced appetizers here on the Ranch. If you love your wings, you’ve got to try this version where shrimp are fried crispy and served with blue cheese dressing.
Friends don’ let friends enjoy a Superbowl Party without this appetizer recipe. Everyone will bring wings, so why not be smart with this shrimp version of our favorite classic.
This is just flat out a great shrimp appetizer recipe. I could have eaten a hundred of these shrimp. A riff on a Buffalo Chicken Wing recipe and it comes together in a snap.
The shrimp are breaded in a cayenne and flour breading, sautéed in a Buffalo-style butter and hot wing sauce combo, then stand tall in blue cheese dressing. Use your favorite bottled blue cheese dressing, or better yet make your own. This Creamiest Blue Cheese Dressing recipe is easy and fabulous with flavor.
Served alongside a battalion of cool crunchy celery… this dish equals a delicious bite after bite of hot..crunch..cool..blue cheesy delight.
So whether you’re partying it up with friends, or looking for a light and delicious dinner for two idea, give this recipe a try. Now let’s take a look at this great shrimp appetizer recipe.
Recipe for Buffalo Shrimp Appetizer
I hope you give this Buffalo Shrimp Appetizer recipe a try. And if you do, please come back and let me know how you liked it and give the recipe a star rating.
Your feedback is valuable to me for developing future recipes. And if you have a favorite shrimp appetizer recipe using Buffalo Wing Sauce, let me know, I’d love to give it a try.
More Shrimp Appetizer Recipes
- Pickled Shrimp with Spinach Cream Dip
- Pancetta Wrapped Shrimp Appetizer with Gorgonzola
- Chipotle Shrimp Wontons Appetizer
- Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Stuffed With Jalapeno
Skip the wings and try this buffalo shrimp appetizer recipe. Easy and a crowd pleaser.
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1 dozen large shrimp shelled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1-2 teaspoons of your favorite Hot Wing Sauce
- Blue Cheese Dressing for serving
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In a shallow bowl, combine flour salt and cayenne pepper.
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Pat shrimp dry and toss in the flour mixture, coating well.
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In a large skillet heat oil, butter and 1 – 2 teaspoons hot sauce. Amount depends on how much heat and flavor you want. Add shrimp and cook about 4-5 minutes per side, until nicely browned.
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Pour a little of the sauce over the shrimp while browning.
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To serve, place shrimp in a platter, serve with a bowl of blue cheese dressing and carrot and celery sticks.
Homemade is always best. Take a look at my Creamiest Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe.
Buffalo Shrimp Appetizer …It’s What’s for a Party.
Rosemary@Sprigs of Rosemary says
January 9, 2011 at 1:23 pmWell, I guess if I HAD to pick, I’d choose the Sticky Chick, but they do all sound so good. I love this take on Buffalo Chicken. Thanks!
Love your blog!
Denise@TogetherWeSave says
January 9, 2011 at 2:04 pmOh wow – sounds yummy!!
Zia Liz says
January 9, 2011 at 3:49 pmThis sounds fab! I like the bleu cheese pairing. If I had to make a choice, I’d go with the Tangy Sweet BBQ Sticky Face just so I can take it to the next neighborhood BBQ.
Velva says
January 9, 2011 at 6:41 pmI am thinking the Tangy Sweet BBQ “Sticky Face” 🙂
Your buffalo shrimp appetizer looks wonderful-it would be perfect for tomorrow’s College National Championship game. My family would enjoy this appetizer. Thanks for the idea.
Christine @ Fresh Local and Best says
January 9, 2011 at 8:30 pmI think I may have tried this brand of salsa at the Fancy Food show last year, it was really hot! I’ve been afraid of trying ghost chiles, I’m sure it gives the salsa a good kick. The shrimp looks delicious!
Mary at Deep South Dish says
January 10, 2011 at 12:53 amSounds wonderful and a beautiful presentation!
Barbara says
January 10, 2011 at 4:51 amGreat idea, Lea Ann…..shrimp instead of wings! Love your photo, blurred or not. The shrimp looks perfect sticking out of the delish blue cheese dip.
I’m not familiar with Sticky Brand Sauces. Timely snack AND giveaway!
Joanne says
January 10, 2011 at 6:59 amYou injected some SERIOUS flavor into this shrimp! I love it. Buffalo-infused anything is exactly my style.
Carol says
January 11, 2011 at 8:53 amShrimp looks awesome! Sounds like an fantastic sauce. The kind that makes your eyes water, but still has good flavor.
sweetlife says
January 11, 2011 at 8:44 pmdon’t cameras just do what they want..lol
great shrimp, perfect for superbowl…
sweetlife
Biren @ Roti n Rice says
January 13, 2011 at 6:44 amCameras do have a mind of their own and to take those blurring out pictures are quite a challenge. You are one brave soul to try this pepper sauce on it’s own though I’d probably do the same 😉 Great idea to mix it into a sauce.
Jessica says
January 14, 2011 at 12:40 amLove the sauces! Holy yum!
Andrea @ Fork Fingers Chopsticks. says
January 14, 2011 at 11:14 pmLove it hot and like that it’s local. I’m with Kirsten – would love to try even if it’s 10 am. Happy New Year (a little late). – Andrea
Kristi Rimkus says
January 15, 2011 at 6:42 pmHey Lea Ann! I always love seeing what you’re cooking up next. This one is a keeper! FYI – the picture still looks mouthwatering. 🙂
Kristi
Shannon says
January 26, 2011 at 7:07 pmOh my that looks good, we are big Sticky fans