Description
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp is a vibrant seafood dish featuring large shrimp cooked in a rich, buttery, tangy, and spicy sauce inspired by the flavors of the southern bayou. This quick and easy recipe blends garlic, lemon, Cajun spices, and Worcestershire sauce to create an authentic and bold sauce perfect for an impressive family-style meal served with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (or with shells on for variation)
Sauce
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, freshly minced
- 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
Garnish and Serving
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 crusty French baguette or crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Shrimp: Rinse and thoroughly dry the shrimp to ensure the best sear. Peel and devein them if not already done.
- Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add freshly minced garlic and stir gently until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes, taking care not to burn the garlic.
- Add Spices and Acidity: Liberally sprinkle in coarsely ground black pepper, then stir in Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and your chosen amount of hot sauce. Let these ingredients meld together for about a minute to form the signature sauce.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet, turning them to coat thoroughly with the sauce. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the shrimp turn pink and opaque, absorbing the sauce flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the shrimp. Serve immediately with plenty of crusty bread to soak up the delicious, buttery sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh or high-quality frozen shrimp for best texture and flavor.
- Avoid overcooking shrimp to keep them tender and juicy.
- Lightly toast bread for an ideal crunch that can hold up to the buttery sauce.
- Customize pepper levels by adjusting black pepper coarseness and quantity.
- Serve immediately or keep warm in a double boiler to maintain sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern / Creole / New Orleans
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (about 4 oz shrimp with sauce)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: New Orleans BBQ Shrimp, Creole Shrimp, Cajun shrimp, seafood appetizer, spicy shrimp, buttery garlic shrimp