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New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp
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New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp – juicy, bright, and spicy fresh shrimps smothered in a deeply savory buttery sauce made with herbs and spices along with Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and tons of butter. Saucy, spicy, and messy. Oh, so finger-licking good, indeed!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Southern
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 464kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

  • 1 pound (453 g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1-2 teaspoons (4-8 g) Creole seasoning
  • 1-2 tablespoon s (15-30 ml) cooking oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon (1 g) fresh thyme
  • 2-3 tablespoons (17-34 ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • cup (83 ml) chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice, or more - adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon (4 g) Creole seasoning, or more - adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon (1 g) white pepper
  • 3-4 tablespoons (42-56 g) butter
  • pinch of salt (optional)
  • Cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 2 green onion, white and green parts thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Wash the shrimps thoroughly, then gently peel off the skin and devein them.
  • Season shrimp with Creole seasoning.
  • Heat about a tablespoon of oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
  • Add shrimp and sauté for a minute or two; don't overcook them. If that happens, remove shrimp and add after adding butter. 
  • Add the garlic and thyme to the pan, and stir for about a minute until fragrant.
  • Add Worcestershire sauce, chicken broth, lemon juice, Creole seasoning, and white pepper.
  • Bring it to a boil, then simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Toss in butter, salt, and cayenne pepper, and adjust additional seasonings to taste. Garnish with green onions.
  • Serve with baguette, rice, or vegetables.

Notes

  • If you can't get your hands on fresh shrimp, you can replace them with frozen shrimp from the supermarket. Although, nothing beats the taste of freshly caught seafood.
  • You can also toss in smaller, headless shrimps instead.
  • Keep the heat on medium, so it'll cook the shrimps gently and beautifully and not end up tough and rubbery.
  • Shrimps are naturally salty; therefore, you should go easy on the salt. If possible, go for salt-free Creole Seasoning and Worcestershire sauce with less sodium.
  • Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 120g | Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 455mg | Sodium: 1630mg | Potassium: 293mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1530IU | Vitamin C: 15.9mg | Calcium: 251mg | Iron: 4.1mg