Description
This Louisiana BBQ Shrimp recipe is a flavor-packed delight that combines succulent shrimp with a spicy, buttery sauce. Perfect for a main course or appetizer, this Cajun-Creole dish will transport your taste buds to the heart of Louisiana.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs large shrimp, shell-on and deveined
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Seasonings:
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- zest of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Additional:
- 1/2 cup beer or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Rinse and Dry Shrimp: Rinse shrimp and pat dry with paper towels.
- Prepare Spice Mixture: In a skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic and spices, cook briefly.
- Cook Shrimp: Add beer or broth, then add shrimp and cook until pink and cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, stir in parsley, and serve with lemon wedges and bread.
Notes
- For enhanced flavor, marinate shrimp in spices before cooking.
- Traditionally, serve shrimp shell-on for maximum flavor impact.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop sauté
- Cuisine: Louisiana, Cajun-Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 300 mg
