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New Orleans Style Barbecue Shrimp

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🦐 Experience the authentic taste of New Orleans with tender shrimp baked in a rich, buttery sauce that delivers bold Cajun spices in every bite
🌢️ Impress your guests with this show-stopping dish that combines succulent shrimp with a spicy, aromatic sauce perfect for dipping crusty French bread

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

– 2 pounds medium to large shrimp, unpeeled

– 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter

– 1/4 cup olive oil

– 1/4 cup Worcestershire-style sauce

– 6 cloves garlic, minced

– 2 bay leaves

– 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning

– 1 teaspoon oregano

– 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika

– 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

– 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

– 3 sliced green onions

– 2 tablespoons lemon juice

– Lemon slices (to taste)

Instructions

1-First, prepare all ingredients: Peel and devein the shrimp if desired, but remember to keep them unpeeled for better flavor infusion. Mince the garlic and slice the green onions, then measure out the spices and liquids.

2-Second, preheat your oven to 350Β°F and combine the butter, olive oil, Worcestershire-style sauce, minced garlic, bay leaves, Creole seasoning, oregano, paprika, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a baking dish.

3-Third, add the shrimp to the dish, ensuring they’re coated in the sauce, and include the sliced green onions and lemon juice for that tangy twist.

4-Fourth, arrange lemon slices on top and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through to mix the flavors evenly.

5-Fifth, once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for a minute before serving with crusty French bread to soak up the spicy sauce.

6-Sixth, for added depth, use shrimp with heads on if available, as it enhances the overall taste. Adjust seasoning as needed for more spice, increase the cayenne.

7-Seventh, serve immediately with a cold beverage to balance the heat, making it a hit for food enthusiasts and party hosts.

8-Eighth, adapt for diets by swapping ingredients, like using vegan alternatives if needed.

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Notes

🦐 Keep the shrimp shells on during cooking – they add incredible flavor to the sauce and help keep the shrimp tender
🌢️ For extra heat, increase the cayenne pepper or serve with hot sauce on the side
🍞 Don’t skip the crusty French bread – it’s essential for soaking up every drop of the delicious buttery sauce

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
  • Diet: Non-vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (8 oz shrimp)
  • Calories: 680
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 890mg
  • Fat: 52g
  • Saturated Fat: 28g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 42g
  • Cholesterol: 320mg