Best 4 Easy Ritz Buffalo Shrimp Recipes

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Do you have a craving for something spicy and crispy? Ritz buffalo shrimp is the perfect appetizer or snack to satisfy your hunger. It's a quick and easy recipe that combines the classic buffalo sauce with the buttery flavor of Ritz crackers. The result is a crispy, tangy, and flavorful shrimp that will be the hit of any party or gathering.

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BUFFALO SHRIMP



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This is the BEST...you can adjust the intensity of the buffalo sauce to your liking. We like it HOT!!

Provided by JIGGYnFL

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Creole-style seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached
4 cups oil for frying
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ tablespoons butter
6 ounces hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, Creole-style seasoning, garlic powder, ground cayenne pepper, onion powder, and ground black pepper. Seal the bag and shake a few times to combine the ingredients well.
  • Rinse the shrimp under cold water and place them in the plastic bag with the flour mixture. Seal the bag and shake to coat all of the shrimp well with the flour mixture.
  • Place the coated shrimp on a cookie sheet and place in the refrigerator for 15 to 20 minutes. Save remaining flour mixture in the bag.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together garlic, butter hot sauce and cayenne pepper; set aside. In a pot, heat the oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Remove shrimp from refrigerator and shake a second time in flour mixture.
  • Place the shrimp in hot oil and fry until pink, about 2 to 3 minutes. Immediately coat with buffalo sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.7 calories, Carbohydrate 54.4 g, Cholesterol 198.5 mg, Fat 32.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.5 g, Sodium 2128.8 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

EASY BUFFALO SHRIMP



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Break out the blue cheese dressing for this buffalo shrimp recipe! You'll never want restaurant shrimp again after trying some Easy Buffalo Shrimp.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield Makes 25 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
36 round buttery crackers, finely crushed (about 1-1/4 cups)
25 uncooked large shrimp (about 1 lb.), peeled with tails left on, deveined
3/4 cup KRAFT ROKA Blue Cheese Dressing
4 stalks celery, cut into thin sticks

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix hot pepper sauce and butter in shallow bowl; place cracker crumbs in separate shallow bowl.
  • Dip shrimp in sauce mixture then in crumbs, turning to evenly coat both sides of each shrimp. Place in single layer on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 20 min. or until shrimp are done. Serve with dressing and celery.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 170 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 2 g

EASY RITZ BUFFALO SHRIMP



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I haven't tried this yet but I found in at the grocery store in a "Game Day Greats" recipe pamphlet and it sounded very easy and delicious...plus it is baked! You could also substitute 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces for the shrimp.

Provided by mama smurf

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup hot pepper sauce
1/4 butter, melted
36 Ritz crackers, finely crushed (about 1 1/4 Cups)
25 large shrimp, uncooked about 1 lb, peeled with tails on and deveined
3/4 cup kraft roka blue cheese dressing
4 stalks celery, cut into thin sticks

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix hot pepper sauce and butter in shallow bowl; place cracker crumbs in separate shallow bowl.
  • Dip shrimp in sauce mixture then in crumbs, turning to evenly coat both sides of each shrimp. Place in single layer on a baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 20 minutes or until shrimp are done. Serve with dressing and celery.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.5, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 12, Sodium 252.9, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 1.9

EASY BUFFALO SHRIMP



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This is an easy dish for ball games or to take to parties. I like to make sure additional sauce covers the shrimp when served. Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing, if desired.

Provided by susan

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup butter
½ cup hot sauce (such as Texas Pete®)
1 cup canola oil
1 cup cornstarch
1 pound frozen cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp, thawed

Steps:

  • Combine butter and hot sauce in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until butter is melted, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and keep warm.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Place cornstarch in a shallow bowl and lightly dip shrimp into the cornstarch.
  • Fry shrimp, working in batches, in the hot oil until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon. Add shrimp to the butter-hot sauce and allow to sit for 3 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 489.4 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 282.3 mg, Fat 29.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.6 g, Sodium 1159.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh shrimp. Frozen shrimp can be used, but thaw them completely before cooking.
  • Make sure the shrimp are peeled and deveined before cooking.
  • To make the buffalo sauce, you can use your favorite store-bought sauce or make your own. If you are making your own, be sure to use a good quality hot sauce.
  • Serve the buffalo shrimp with your favorite dipping sauce, such as ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing.
  • To make the Ritz cracker coating, crush the Ritz crackers into fine crumbs. You can use a food processor or a rolling pin.
  • Coat the shrimp in the Ritz cracker crumbs before frying. This will help to create a crispy coating.
  • Fry the shrimp in hot oil until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Drain the shrimp on paper towels before serving.

Conclusion:

Buffalo shrimp are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties and game days. With a crispy Ritz cracker coating and a tangy buffalo sauce, these shrimp are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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