BBQ Shrimp
Indulge in the bold, buttery flavors of this irresistible BBQ Shrimp recipe—a quick and easy dish that's ready in just 25 minutes! Featuring succulent, juicy shrimp cooked in a rich, savory sauce made with unsalted butter, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and a zesty splash of lemon juice, this Southern-inspired favorite is seasoned to perfection with paprika, cayenne, and black pepper for a hint of spice. Garnished with fresh parsley and green onions, and served with a side of bright lemon wedges, BBQ Shrimp makes the perfect appetizer or main course. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a weeknight meal, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality taste with minimal effort. Ideal for seafood lovers, this dish pairs beautifully with crusty bread for soaking up every last drop of the luscious sauce. Search for "easy BBQ Shrimp recipe" or "buttery shrimp skillet" to find this crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 lemon wedges
Instructions
Begin by rinsing the shrimp under cold water and patting them dry with paper towels.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the butter to the skillet, allowing it to melt completely. Once melted, add the Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
Stir in the paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt, blending the spices into the sauce.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the shrimp to the skillet. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink and opaque.
As the shrimp cook, occasionally spoon the butter sauce over them to enhance their flavor.
Once the shrimp are cooked, remove the skillet from the heat. Toss in the chopped green onions and parsley, mixing gently to distribute evenly.
Serve the BBQ shrimp hot with lemon wedges on the side for additional zest. Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1468 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.1 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.8 g | 294% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1105 mg | 368% | |
| Sodium | 2308 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 111.1 g | 222% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 435 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1801 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
