Description
Indulge in the bold, buttery flavors of this restaurant-quality New Orleans-style BBQ shrimp recipe, made right at home in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
– 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
– Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
3. Add the shrimp, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Stir to coat the shrimp.
4. Cook the shrimp for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are pink and opaque.
5. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
6. Serve the New Orleans-style BBQ shrimp immediately, with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
For best results, use large, high-quality shrimp. The sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving. Adjust the spice level to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun/Creole