Grilled Buffalo Shrimp makes a great appetizer or main dish that has bold Buffalo flavor that is impossible to resist!

Platter of grilled shrimp on a blue and white striped cloth.

If you are looking for an easy appetizer for your next family gathering or party with friends, this Buffalo Shrimp recipe is a show-stopper.

Why You Will Love this Grilled Buffalo Shrimp

Our quick Buffalo sauce makes an easy marinade and it’s made with just a few pantry ingredients.
Grilled shrimp cooks really fast and it’s a great addition to just about any grilling menu. Pair it with grilled chicken or grilled steak for an epic take on surf and turf.
Grilling the shrimp instead of frying it makes it a little better for you and the smoky grilled shrimp coated in Buffalo sauce is loaded with flavor.

Ingredients for Grilled Buffalo Shrimp

Buffalo sauce ingredients for grilled shrimp.

Jumbo Shrimp – We are using Gulf shrimp and we also like Red Argentina Shrimp for this recipe.
Hot Sauce – Louisiana Hot Sauce is our favorite, use your favorite or try Frank’s Red Hot or Texas Pete.
Butter – We like to use salted butter but unsalted works too.
Honey – Honey may not be part of the original Buffalo sauce, but we love the flavor it adds. It isn’t enough to make the sauce sweet, it just cuts the vinegar and balances the flavors.
Apple Cider Vinegar – Not in traditional Buffalo sauce, but adds another sweet and tangy element to the sauce.
Granulated Garlic– A great addition to any shrimp recipe.
Smoked Paprika– Adds smoky flavor and color to the grilled shrimp.
Ranch Dressing or Blue Cheese Dressing for Serving – Dipping sauces are optional. The creamy dressing is delicious with the spicy shrimp.

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Step-By-Step Directions for Buffalo Shrimp

Prep the Shrimp: Peel and devein the shrimp, place in a bowl and refrigerate.

Making Buffalo sauce in a bowl with butter, hot sauce, honey, spices.

Make the Marinade: In a medium bowl, add hot sauce, melted butter, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic and smoked paprika.

Buffalo sauce in a bowl with whisk on side of bowl.

Whisk together until well combined.

Marinate Shrimp: Pour marinade over the shrimp and toss to combine.

Marinating shrimp in buffalo sauce in a bowl.

Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Heat the Grill: Prepare a grill fire to about 350° using hickory or pecan for smoke flavor. We are cooking on our Big Green Egg with hickory chunks and using a grill pan for the shrimp. If you don’t have a grill pan, thread shrimp onto skewers before grilling.

Grill the Shrimp: Place shrimp onto the grill pan and spread into a single layer. Cook with the grill closed about 3- 5 minutes.

Buffalo shrimp on a platter with bowl of ranch dressing.

Use a metal spatula to turn the shrimp and continue to cook until shrimp are curled and reach an internal temperature of 145° using a digital meat thermometer.
Remove to a serving platter.
Serving: Serve with Ranch Dressing or Blue Cheese Dressing.

Internal Temperature for Shrimp

All seafood including shrimp should be cooked to 145°. Using a digital thermometer is the best way to make perfectly cooked shrimp that isn’t overcooked or undercooked.

Serving Suggestions for Buffalo Shrimp

Grilled Buffalo Shrimp is delicious served over cooked pasta that is tossed with butter or topped with creamy Alfredo sauce.
Serve grilled shrimp with our foil packet potatoes and corn for an easy meal made on the grill.
Make Buffalo shrimp tacos along with Coleslaw for BBQ for a new twist on Taco Tuesday.

How to Store and Reheat Grilled Shrimp

Store leftover shrimp in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Reheat in a buttered skillet over low heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.

More Grilled Shrimp Recipes To Try

Cilantro Lime Steak and Shrimp is a decadent dinner that will rival any restaurant meal.
Grilled Coconut Shrimp is unexpectedly delicious and one of our favorite recipes to make for a quick meal.
You can’t go wrong with a classic like Grilled Garlic Butter Shrimp for any occasion.

Dipping buffalo shrimp into bowl of ranch dressing, platter of shrimp.

Kick up your weeknight meal plan or tailgate menu with this delicious and easy to prepare Grilled Buffalo Shrimp recipe.

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