Bacon Wrapped Buffalo Shrimp Cocktail Recipes

BUFFALO SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a medium sized pot heat vegetable oil to 350 degrees. In a shallow dish, toss shrimp in 2 cups of flour seasoned with salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste. Shake off the excess flour and fry until golden, about 3 minutes While the shrimp are frying, combine soft butter and hot sauce in a large bowl. Toss the shrimp in the butter and hot sauce until they are well coated.

BACON WRAPPED BUFFALO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• In a bowl combine ½ cup hot sauce and shrimp. Toss until combined. Marinate for 15 minutes.
• Cut bacon in thirds length-wise. Wrap around each piece of shrimp and secure with a toothpick.
• Place shrimp on a cooling rack set over a baking sheet. Bake about 20 minutes or until bacon is crispy, flipping halfway through cooking.
• Brush hot shrimp with remaining hot sauce.
• Serve with blue cheese or ranch dressing. Garnish with green onion.

BACON-WRAPPED COCKTAIL SAUSAGES

Steps:

• Heat 2 inches vegetable oil in a large wide pot over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 360˚. Wrap each sausage with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.
• Bring the preserves and barbecue sauce to a simmer in a small saucepan. Keep warm over low heat.
• Set a rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Working in batches, add the sausages to the hot oil and fry until the bacon is browned and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to the prepared baking sheet using a slotted spoon. Return the oil to 360˚ between batches.
• Remove the toothpicks and toss the sausages with the pineapple barbecue sauce.

BACON WRAPPED BUFFALO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Parbroil bacon at 400* Bacon should be browned and bendable.
• Wash shrimp. Wrap 1/2 piece of bacon around each shrimp. use toothpick.
• Bake in 400* oven for 6-7 more minutes.
• While shrimp is still hot, drizzle with the hot sauce. Use your judgement. Toss lightly.
• Serve with blu cheese dressing and celery sticks.