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New Orleans BBQ Shrimp Recipe
Ash Tyrrell

New Orleans BBQ Shrimp Recipe

When I made this New Orleans BBQ Shrimp recipe for the first time, I was amazed by how easy it was to create something so flavorful. The combination of bold, zesty spices and that savory sauce just swept me off my feet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Lemon wedges for garnish
  • Crusty French bread or rice

Method
 

  1. Start by placing your peeled and deveined shrimp in a bowl. Drizzle over some olive oil, then add 1 tablespoon of Creole seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Toss everything together to coat the shrimp evenly. This step ensures you’re packing each bite with maximum flavor!
  2. Heat up a large skillet over medium-high heat and toss in the minced garlic. Sauté for about a minute until fragrant. Next, add your seasoned shrimp to the skillet. Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes on each side until they turn pink and opaque. Be careful not to overcook them!
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low, then remove the cooked shrimp and set them aside. In the same skillet, pour in 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup dry white wine, and the juice of 1 lemon. Stir everything and allow it to simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce reduces by half.
  4. Return the cooked shrimp to the skillet. Add 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter, letting the butter melt into the sauce. Stir everything together until the shrimp are coated in that glorious sauce. Plate up, garnish with lemon wedges, and serve it with crusty bread or over rice.

Notes

  • Use fresh, high-quality shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
  • Always adjust the spice levels to suit your preferences.
  • Allow the sauce to reduce properly—it thickens and intensifies the flavor.
  • Warm your bread slightly before serving so it soaks up the sauce beautifully.