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    New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

    Published: Jun 11, 2018 / Updated: May 17, 2022 by Amy / 10 Comments

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    New Orleans BBQ Shrimp is made with juicy, succulent shrimp cooked in a buttery Worcestershire sauce, seasoned with black pepper and Cajun seasonings.

    New Orleans BBQ Shrimp on a serving platter

    There's no need to break out your grill because it's prepared conveniently, right on your stove top.

    It takes under 15 minutes to put this meal on the table and the flavor is insanely delicious!

    New Orleans BBQ Shrimp has been around since the 1950's when Pascal's Manale Restaurant & Bar opened in New Orleans.

    The chef was attempting to recreate a dish that one of the customers had described from a trip to Chicago.

    By the time he was done, he had an even better recipe and this was to become a New Orleans menu staple, BBQ Shrimp.

    The best part of of this dish is the rich sauce. Nothing beats a warm slice of crusty french bread drenched in it!

    The bread is sliced, topped with butter and Asiago cheese and then popped in the oven for a few minutes to melt. The result is amazing!

    This dish makes for an excellent appetizer, as well as the main part of a meal.

    The traditional way to serve BBQ Shrimp is with the peels on, but, you can always peel them before you throw them in the sauce.

    Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days, covered.

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    New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

    New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

    Amy Duska
    New Orleans BBQ Shrimp is made with juicy, succulent shrimp cooked in a buttery Worcestershire sauce that has been heavily seasoned with black pepper and Cajun seasonings.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 766 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 12 tablespoons butter
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice slice the rinds and reserve
    • ½ cup Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
    • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
    • 1 lb. fresh shrimp devained with peels on
    • 4 oz. Asiago cheese grated
    • 1 loaf of french bread
    • 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves for garnish

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400°.
    • Melt 8 tablespoons butter in a heavy sauce pan, over medium high heat and add the garlic, lemon juice, lemon rinds, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, Cajun seasoning and hot sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes over medium low heat.
    • Add the shrimp and cook for another 3-5 minutes while stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked.
    • Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter. Slice the french bread, coat one side with melted butter and sprinkle with the grated cheese. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
    • Remove the french bread from the oven and serve alongside the BBQ Shrimp.

    Notes

    • To Store: Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    • To Reheat: Heat in a saucepan on the stovetop.
     
    Keyword cajun food, shrimp recipe
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    Comments

    1. Charlotte says

      March 22, 2016 at 8:40 pm

      I love your recipe, I will cook this for dinner with my family. It really looks delicious.

      Reply
    2. Jackie {The Beeroness} says

      February 19, 2015 at 2:42 pm

      THIS! all day long. And yes to the crusty bread for that amazing sauce.

      Reply
    3. Mickidan kitowski says

      February 13, 2015 at 11:18 am

      Am excited to try this. Lived in Tchefuncta Estates and loved the food. Love New Orleans! Anxious to give this a try.

      Reply
      • Amy says

        February 13, 2015 at 12:02 pm

        I hope you love it!

        Reply
    4. nicole (thespicetrain.com) says

      February 11, 2015 at 11:43 am

      These look and sound absolutely fantastic, I could dive right in there! 🙂

      Reply
      • Amy says

        February 11, 2015 at 4:55 pm

        Thanks Nicole

        Reply
    5. Claire | Sprinkles and Sprouts says

      January 31, 2015 at 5:38 pm

      This sounds amazing.
      I bought a kilo of prawns on special so will have to try this. Yum!

      Reply
    6. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      January 31, 2015 at 3:17 am

      This bbq shrimp looks incredible.. and all that sauce is making my mouth water. I've always wanted to go to New Orleans and now I know why... the food!

      Reply
    7. Jacquee | I Sugar Coat It! says

      January 30, 2015 at 10:44 am

      This looks and sounds mouth-watering and 15 minutes from pan to plate is a bonus!

      Reply
      • Amy says

        January 30, 2015 at 11:06 am

        Thanks Jacquee. It's one of those dishes I only make every once in a while because it is so rich, but it's so worth the wait!

        Reply

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