* Buffalo Shrimp Recipe

Buffalo Shrimp

1. 1

   Prepare shrimp

   Pat the 7 shrimp dry with paper towels. Season both sides lightly with 1/4 tsp kosher salt and 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper. This helps them brown quickly and prevents steaming.

2. 2

   Make buffalo sauce

   In a small bowl combine 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted), 2 tablespoons hot sauce, 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and the minced garlic. Whisk until smooth. (Reserve 1/2 teaspoon olive oil for sautéing.)

3. 3

   Sauté shrimp

   Heat a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tsp olive oil and the remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter. When the butter is hot and foaming but not browned, add the seasoned shrimp in a single layer. Cook 1.5–2 minutes per side (3–4 minutes total) until shrimp are pink and just opaque; do not overcook.

4. 4

   Toss with sauce

   Remove the pan from heat. Pour the prepared buffalo sauce over the hot shrimp and toss gently in the pan so each shrimp is evenly coated. The residual heat will meld the sauce and shrimp.

5. 5

   Finish and serve

   Transfer shrimp to a serving plate. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons blue cheese crumbles evenly over the shrimp and garnish with 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley if using. Serve immediately while hot.