Description
Spicy New Orleans BBQ Shrimp brings Louisiana’s soulful flavor straight to your dinner table with zesty butter sauce and plump Gulf shrimp. Simmering with Creole seasoning, this quick recipe delivers restaurant-quality seafood that sparks excitement at first bite.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 2 pounds fresh medium to large shrimp
Main Seasonings:
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 ½ teaspoons paprika
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 ½ sticks (¾ cup) butter
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 green onions
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Fire up the oven to a steady 350°F, preparing your cooking space for these zesty shrimp.
- Melt ¾ cup butter and ¼ cup olive oil together in a medium saucepan, creating a rich liquid base.
- Whisk in ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce, 6 minced garlic cloves, and all your dry seasonings – 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 ½ teaspoons paprika, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ¼ teaspoon cayenne.
- Simmer the sauce gently for 2-3 minutes to marry the flavors, then remove from heat.
- Spread 2 pounds of fresh, unpeeled shrimp across a 9×13-inch baking dish in a single layer.
- Pour the simmering butter sauce completely over your shrimp, ensuring each piece gets coated generously.
- Sprinkle 3 sliced green onions and 2 tablespoons lemon juice across the top for brightness.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 17 minutes, giving the pan a quick stir halfway through.
- Pull the shrimp out when they turn pink and curl slightly, signaling they’re perfectly cooked.
- Garnish with fresh lemon slices and serve immediately with crusty French bread for soaking up that incredible sauce.
Notes
- Fresh shrimp with shells on work best for maximum flavor and juiciness.
- Use unsalted butter to control the salt level in your final dish carefully.
- Worcestershire sauce and fresh lemon juice are key for creating authentic New Orleans-style depth.
- Choose large or jumbo shrimp for the most impressive presentation and tender texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 404 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 488 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg