The Spicy Stiletto

    Wednesday January 30, 2013

    buffalo hot shrimp

    I’m not a big sports watcher whatsoever. In fact, as the years go by I find my interest for sports slowly diminishing. Don’t get me wrong though, I’d never give up an offer to sit through a live game at any stadium that serves hot dogs and beer, blog while my boyfriend watches a Monday or Thursday night game, and love using football as an excuse to go out or host a “party” on a Sunday. Especially this Sunday, Superbowl, where we’ll be attending an annual Superbowl potluck party (even though Zach is a bit hesitant to enter Raven’s territory) and be eating lots of good food.

    Anyway, when it comes to parties, I’m all about options and love when classic dishes get a makeover, and especially enjoy when prep time is cut in half. This recipe is a new take on the classic buffalo hot wings, replacing chicken wings for shrimp, and a lighter alternative with a great big kick.

    Buffalo Hot Shrimp
    serves 4, total time: 15-20 minutes

    1 pound shrimp, cleaned
    1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
    1 tbsp honey
    2 cloves of garlic
    1/4 tbsp hot paprika
    1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
    1 teaspoon lemon zest
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    2 tbsp olive oil

    Preheat oven at 450.  In a medium bowl, mix cayenne pepper, garlic honey, paprika, celery seeds, lemon zest, salt, and olive oil.  Add shrimp and toss until all shrimp are well coated.

    Place shrimp on a baking sheet and roast for 5 minutes without flipping.  Remove from oven and serve with a side of ranch dress and/or celery sticks.

    • http://www.theluckypennyblog.com Michelle

      Yummy! These look great!

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    • http://www.RavingFashionista.com Sarah {Raving Fashionista}

      I’m on the exact same page when it comes to sports. I think my years on the job, working on pro-sport game programs and yearbooks, combined with too many years with a sport obsessed ex helped push me to that point, but either way, I will still jump at the chance to attend a live game where snacks and beers are involved or use a big game as an excuse to host a party. I’m thinking these little guys will be the perfect addition to this weekend’s game day menu!

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