New Orleans Style Barbecue Shrimp
Transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Louisiana with this delectable New Orleans Style Barbecue Shrimp recipe. Packed with bold, zesty flavors, this dish features succulent, shell-on shrimp simmered in a rich, buttery sauce infused with Worcestershire, fresh lemon juice, hot sauce, and aromatic spices like smoked paprika and cayenne pepper. The silky sauce, brimming with a perfect balance of heat and tang, is a dream when paired with fresh baguette slices to soak up every last drop. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and impressive dish is perfect for a weeknight indulgence or a crowd-pleasing dinner party centerpiece. Dive into this iconic Creole-inspired seafood masterpiece, and savor the vibrant spirit of New Orleans!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Large shrimp (shell-on, deveined)
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon Hot sauce (e.g., Tabasco)
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 loaf French baguette (for serving)
Instructions
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Keep the shells on but remove any veins if necessary.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, chicken stock, hot sauce, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Stir well to combine and bring to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and begin adding the butter, 1-2 tablespoons at a time, stirring constantly to create a smooth sauce.
Once all the butter has been incorporated into the sauce, add the shrimp to the skillet. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly in the sauce.
Cook the shrimp for 3-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they turn pink and are cooked through. Be careful not to overcook.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Serve the shrimp immediately with a ladle of sauce over the top and slices of fresh baguette for dipping into the sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2760 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.3 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 61.8 g | 309% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2030 mg | 677% | |
| Sodium | 5017 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 163.4 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.4 g | ||
| Protein | 249.0 g | 498% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 519 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 3223 mg | 69% | |
*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.
