Go Back
–+ servings

New Orleans-Inspired BBQ Shrimp

This easy New Orleans BBQ shrimp recipe features tender shrimp simmered in a garlicky Cajun butter sauce. It’s bold, flavorful, and perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
No ratings yet
Print Recipe Pin Recipe Add to Collection
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course bbq members, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 209 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 teaspoon  paprika
  • 1 teaspoon  ancho chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon  ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon  sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon  salt
  • 2 pounds  extra large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen
  • 6 tablespoons  unsalted butter
  • 3  large cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons  Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons  fresh lemon juice, from 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons  water
  • 3  scallions, dark green parts, thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Mix the paprika, ancho chili powder, cumin, sugar and salt together in a large bowl. Add the shrimp to the spices and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter over medium heat in a 12-inch skillet. Add the garlic and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, for one minute. Do not brown. Add the shrimp and continue cooking over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the shrimp are almost cooked but still opaque in spots, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and water and cook until shrimp are done, 1 to 2 minutes more. Scatter the scallions over top and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 209kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 21gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 216mgSodium: 928mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
Keyword Barbecue Shrimp
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!