New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
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These New Orleans BBQ shrimp are the perfect seafood recipe. I love these Louisiana BBQ Shrimp. There’s literally nothing to making them at home. You’ll melt two sticks of butter with some lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and spicy seasons. Add in the shrimp and bake for around 10 minutes. If you love spicy Cajun seafood, then you’ll love this shrimp recipe.
Allen and I travel often to New Orleans and eat at Pascal’s Manales aka the birthplace of BBQ shrimp. I love that place and their BBQ shrimp. It’s just one of the old classic New Orleans restaurants. Plus, it’s easy to get to and park!
These shrimp are just so good, and they are super simple to make at home. All you’ll need is a skillet and a spoon. These are just broiled shrimp in a thick butter sauce with some Louisiana seasonings. You can’t beat these, plus it takes less than 20 minutes to make.
Equipment You’ll Need
You’ll need a large skillet for this BBQ shrimp recipe. I love this one from Staub. I use it almost every single night. You’ll also need a spoon or spatula. Otherwise, there isn’t much other equipment that you’ll need.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Jumbo Shrimp:
I used 2 pounds of jumbo shrimp. You’ll want to buy some not peeled with the tail still on. It doesn’t matter if they still have the head on or not. Fresh, never frozen shrimp work the best for this recipe.
Butter:
You’ll need two sticks of butter.
Worcestershire Sauce:
You’ll need about a quarter of a cup of Worcestershire sauce.
Lemons:
I halved two lemons, removed the seeds, then squeezed the juice into the skillet. I also left the rinds in the skillet to cook with the shrimp as well.
Minced Garlic:
You’ll need a tablespoon of minced garlic.
Seasonings:
As for seasonings, you’ll need Cajun seasonings, pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika and onion powder. You really won’t need any salt. There’s plenty in the Cajun seasonings.
How to Make New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
Step One:
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Add butter to a large skillet to medium heat. Cut two lemons in half and squeeze the juice into the skillet then add in the rinds. Add the remainder of the ingredients to the skillet minus the shrimp. Stir well and remove from heat.
Step two:
Fold in the raw shrimp then add to the oven. Bake at 400 for about 10-12 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
Equipment
- Large Oven-Safe Skillet
- Spoon or Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Jumbo Shrimp, Tail-On
- 2 sticks Butter
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 Lemons
- 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 tbsp Coarse Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp Cajun Seasonings
- 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Add butter to a large skillet to medium heat. Cut two lemons in half and squeeze the juice into the skillet then add in the rinds. Add the remainder of the ingredients to the skillet minus the shrimp. Stir well and remove from heat.
- Fold in the raw shrimp then add to the oven. Bake at 400 for about 10-12 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
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