Description
A quick and flavorful dish of buffalo shrimp that’s low in calories and packed with protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Shrimp: Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Mix the Sauce: In a bowl, mix the buffalo sauce with melted butter, garlic powder, and paprika until well combined.
- Cook the Shrimp: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the shrimp in a single layer.
- Stir-Fry and Season: Cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque. Season with salt and pepper.
- Coat with Sauce: Lower the heat and pour the buffalo sauce mixture over the shrimp, tossing to coat evenly for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer to a serving plate and garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent a rubbery texture. Consider using gluten-free buffalo sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
