Bacon Wrapped Buffalo Shrimp Recipe

Crispy bacon wraps juicy shrimp tossed in a fiery buffalo sauce – a delicious twist on classic buffalo wings! This recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for game day, appetizers, or a satisfying weeknight meal. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 21 mins
Calories 664.6 kcal
Protein 43g
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Ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Buffalo Shrimp

  • 1 pound shrimp
  • bacon slices, 1/2 slice per shrimp
  • approximately 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
  • blue cheese dressing (for dipping)
  • celery sticks (for dipping)

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How to Make Bacon Wrapped Buffalo Shrimp

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place bacon slices on a baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until browned and slightly crispy but still bendable. Remove from oven and set aside.
  3. Wash and thoroughly dry 1 pound of shrimp.
  4. Wrap each shrimp with half a slice of cooked bacon, securing with a toothpick.
  5. Place the bacon-wrapped shrimp on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  6. Bake for 6-7 minutes, or until shrimp is pink and cooked through.
  7. While shrimp is still hot, drizzle generously with your favorite buffalo wing sauce (approximately 1/4 cup).
  8. Gently toss the shrimp to coat evenly.
  9. Serve immediately with blue cheese dressing and celery sticks for dipping.
  10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

54 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

88g

Carbs

1g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Bacon Wrapped Buffalo Shrimp?

Bacon Wrapped Buffalo Shrimp takes about 31 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 21 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Bacon Wrapped Buffalo Shrimp?

Bacon Wrapped Buffalo Shrimp has approximately 664.6 calories per serving, with about 43 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 96 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Bacon Wrapped Buffalo Shrimp?

The key ingredients for Bacon Wrapped Buffalo Shrimp are Shrimp, Bacon, Louisiana Hot Sauce, Blue Cheese Dressing, Celery Rib. See the full list with measurements above.

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