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    Home > Appetizers and Beverages > Buffalo Shrimp Recipe with Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing

    Buffalo Shrimp Recipe with Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing

    Published: Jan 7, 2011 · Modified: May 24, 2022 by Lea Ann Brown · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Buffalo Shrimp Recipe

    Buffalo Shrimp 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.

    Breaded shrimp for buffalo shrimp appetizer served with blue cheese dressing

    Friends don’ let friends enjoy a Super Bowl Football Party without this shrimp appetizer recipe. Everyone will bring wings, so why not be smart with this spicy shrimp appetizer. A version of our favorite appetizer ever.

    This is just flat out a great Buffalo Shrimp Recipe.  I could have eaten a hundred of these. A riff on a Buffalo Chicken Wing recipe and it comes together in a snap. Let’s take a look:

    Why This Recipe Works

    It’s all about the texture of breading shrimp.

    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.

    The tender texture of the shrimp surrounded by a just right crispy breading and then flavored with Buffalo Wing Sauce Butter.

    With a cool dip in creamy blue cheese dressing, you’ll fall in love.

    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.

    How to make this recipe

    • Prepare the Shrimp Breading In a shallow bowl, combine flour salt and cayenne pepper.
    • Bread the Shrimp Pat shrimp dry and toss in the flour mixture, coating well.
    • Cook The Shrimp 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.
    • To Serve To serve, place shrimp in a platter, serve with a bowl of blue cheese dressing and carrot and celery sticks.
    • Receive Compliments People love this recipe. You’ll be asked for the recipe and get so many compliments on how clever you are.

    Recipe for Buffalo Shrimp Appetizer

    I hope you give this Buffalo Shrimp 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

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    • Bacon Wrapped Shrimp Stuffed With Jalapeno

    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 Pear and Blue Cheese Crostini.

    Breaded shrimp for buffalo shrimp appetizer served with blue cheese dressing

    Buffalo Shrimp Appetizer

    Skip the wings and try this buffalo shrimp appetizer recipe. Easy and a crowd pleaser.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Appetizer Recipes
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 86kcal
    Author: Lea Ann Brown

    Ingredients

    • 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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    Instructions

    • In a shallow bowl, combine flour salt and cayenne pepper.
    • Pat shrimp dry and toss in the flour mixture, coating well.
    • 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.
    • Pour a little of the sauce over the shrimp while browning.
    • To serve, place shrimp in a platter, serve with a bowl of blue cheese dressing and carrot and celery sticks.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 209mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Buffalo Shrimp Recipe Appetizer …It’s What’s for a Party.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Shannon says

      January 26, 2011 at 7:07 pm

      Oh my that looks good, we are big Sticky fans

      Reply
    2. Kristi Rimkus says

      January 15, 2011 at 6:42 pm

      Hey Lea Ann! I always love seeing what you’re cooking up next. This one is a keeper! FYI – the picture still looks mouthwatering. 🙂

      Kristi

      Reply
    3. Andrea @ Fork Fingers Chopsticks. says

      January 14, 2011 at 11:14 pm

      Love 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

      Reply
    4. Jessica says

      January 14, 2011 at 12:40 am

      Love the sauces! Holy yum!

      Reply
    5. Biren @ Roti n Rice says

      January 13, 2011 at 6:44 am

      5 stars
      Cameras 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.

      Reply
    6. sweetlife says

      January 11, 2011 at 8:44 pm

      5 stars
      don’t cameras just do what they want..lol
      great shrimp, perfect for superbowl…

      sweetlife

      Reply
    7. Carol says

      January 11, 2011 at 8:53 am

      Shrimp looks awesome! Sounds like an fantastic sauce. The kind that makes your eyes water, but still has good flavor.

      Reply
    8. Joanne says

      January 10, 2011 at 6:59 am

      You injected some SERIOUS flavor into this shrimp! I love it. Buffalo-infused anything is exactly my style.

      Reply
    9. Barbara says

      January 10, 2011 at 4:51 am

      Great 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!

      Reply
    10. Mary at Deep South Dish says

      January 10, 2011 at 12:53 am

      Sounds wonderful and a beautiful presentation!

      Reply
    11. Christine @ Fresh Local and Best says

      January 09, 2011 at 8:30 pm

      I 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!

      Reply
    12. Velva says

      January 09, 2011 at 6:41 pm

      I 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.

      Reply
    13. Zia Liz says

      January 09, 2011 at 3:49 pm

      This 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.

      Reply
    14. Denise@TogetherWeSave says

      January 09, 2011 at 2:04 pm

      Oh wow – sounds yummy!!

      Reply
    15. Rosemary@Sprigs of Rosemary says

      January 09, 2011 at 1:23 pm

      Well, 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!

      Reply
    16. pam says

      January 08, 2011 at 9:02 pm

      Now this is a fabulous giveaway!! I want Sticky Buffalo!!

      Reply
    17. Vino Luci Style says

      January 08, 2011 at 8:31 pm

      I have got to get myself over to Tony’s…you always get the cool stuff there! I have come a long way baby…in the spirit of peppers but I’m thinking this might be a bit beyond my comfort level but I’m game to give it a shot. Great looking shrimp and your photos are looking better and better.

      Can you manage your point of reference? It’s not unusual for the bokeh (blur) to be around that point so in a pic like this you would have to make sure your camera was set for the point of reference to be that first yummy shrimp, not the ones in the middle.

      All stuff I hope we can play with in our new group; I’m so excited!

      Reply
    18. Karen says

      January 08, 2011 at 4:47 pm

      YUM! This sounds wonderful – it’s been too long since I’ve had me some good wings with bleu cheese sauce. I’d like to try the original “Sticky Face” sauce. On another note – I did some reading on the King Arthur site and found where they suggested to replace the 3T potato flour with 1/2 cup of instant potato flakes (for the garlic knots). In my recipe, I just replaced the same amount. So, thought I’d let you know. I’m going to give them a try with the 1/2 cup flakes instead of 3T. Great recipe and great giveaway! If I don’t win, I think I’ll order some anyway 🙂

      Reply
    19. Brian at HotSauceDaily.com says

      January 08, 2011 at 4:17 pm

      This recipe is a great idea. I can’t wait to try it with some wing sauces we have on hand. But of course, I now have to get my hands on some Sticky Brand Sauces personally for the real deal.

      Great post Lea Ann, and I love the way you write. I’ve subscribed to your blog.

      Reply
    20. The Food Hound says

      January 08, 2011 at 3:06 pm

      This is a gorgeous appetizer!! Love the presentation, and LOVE anything Buffalo style!

      Reply
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