Description
Experience the authentic taste of New Orleans with this Real New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp recipe. Juicy large shrimp are cooked in a rich, buttery sauce infused with garlic, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and a blend of spices, delivering five sensational flavors in every bite. Perfectly complemented by fresh green onions and lemon juice, this dish is traditionally served with crusty French bread to soak up the mouthwatering sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick and flavorful seafood delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp and Seasonings
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
Serving
- French bread for serving
Instructions
- Melt Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat until fully liquefied and beginning to bubble gently.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into the butter and garlic mixture to create a flavorful sauce base.
- Cook Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add Fresh Ingredients: Stir in the chopped green onions and freshly squeezed lemon juice to finish the sauce with brightness and freshness.
- Serve: Serve the shrimp hot alongside crusty French bread, perfect for soaking up the rich, buttery sauce.
Notes
- Use large shrimp for the best texture and flavor.
- If you prefer less heat, reduce or omit the cayenne pepper and hot sauce.
- Ensure shrimp are cooked just until pink to avoid toughness.
- French bread is essential to enjoy the flavorful sauce; any crusty bread will work as a substitute.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and heat levels.
