Grilled Buffalo Shrimp
Grilled Buffalo Shrimp served over grilled Romaine Lettuce and topped with blue cheese crumbles. Ready in minutes and perfect for grilling season.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
For The Grilled Shrimp
- 2 pounds large or jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For The Buffalo Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
For The Grilled Romaine Lettuce
- 3 heads romaine lettuce , halved lengthwise, rinsed and dried
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- pinch kosher salt
- pinch freshly ground black pepper
Optional Toppings
- 1/4 cup blue cheese crumbles
- sliced habanero peppers
Instructions
- Heat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Toss the shrimp in a large bowl with the olive oil, salt and pepper.
- Lightly oil grill, then place the shrimp on the grill and cook covered turning once until shrimp is cooked, 5-7 minutes total.
- Remove shrimp from the grill and place in a large bowl and cover while you make the buffalo sauce.
To Make The Buffalo Sauce
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan.
- Stir in the hot sauce.
- Pour over shrimp and toss until coated. Cover to keep warm and set aside.
To Make The Grilled Romaine Lettuce
- Place romaine halves cut-side down on grill, and cook, turning once, until charred and slightly wilted, about 5 minutes.
To Assemble
- Place the grilled romaine lettuce on plate, top with grilled buffalo shrimp, blue cheese crumbles and sliced peppers.