New Orleans BBQ Shrimp (Printable View)

Gulf shrimp in a spicy buttery Creole sauce served with crusty French bread for dipping.

# Ingredient List:

→ Seafood

01 - 2 lbs large raw shrimp, shell-on, deveined

→ Sauce

02 - 8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter
03 - 1/4 cup olive oil
04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
06 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
07 - 1 tbsp Creole or Cajun seasoning
08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
10 - 1/2 tsp salt
11 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
12 - 1/2 tsp dried thyme
13 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

→ To Serve

15 - 1 large French baguette, sliced

# How to Make It:

01 - Rinse shrimp thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels. Keep shells intact for maximum flavor infusion during cooking.
02 - Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and olive oil, allowing butter to melt completely and oil to shimmer.
03 - Add minced garlic to the hot fat mixture. Sauté for approximately 1 minute until fragrant, taking care not to brown or burn.
04 - Pour in Worcestershire sauce and fresh lemon juice. Sprinkle in Creole seasoning, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, cayenne, and dried thyme. Stir continuously to combine into a smooth, aromatic sauce base.
05 - Add shrimp to the skillet, tossing vigorously to ensure each piece is thoroughly coated in the seasoned sauce. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until shells turn pink and flesh becomes opaque throughout.
06 - Scatter sliced green onions and chopped parsley across the skillet. Toss gently and cook for 1 additional minute to release herb flavors.
07 - Transfer shrimp and all sauce to a large serving bowl or rimmed platter. Present immediately with warm French bread slices for dipping into the rich, spiced sauce.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sauce alone is worth making, and you will want extra bread just to finish it
  • Ready in thirty minutes but tastes like something that simmered all afternoon
02 -
  • Do not skip the shells, they are essential for flavor and protect the shrimp from drying out
  • Have everything ready before you start cooking, this comes together fast
03 -
  • Marinate the shrimp in the seasoning for fifteen minutes if you have time
  • Cast iron skillets hold heat beautifully and keep the sauce sizzling

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