New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

Buttery, garlicky and with a little spice – this New Orleans BBQ Shrimp is a tasty anytime recipe that will knock your socks off!

I’m a sucker for shrimp recipes, especially when they are easy and when they are packed full of flavor.

This New Orleans BBQ Shrimp is a summertime staple here in our house, the flavor is just where it’s at.

With regular shrimp and a delicious sauce, you have yourself a delicious side, appetizer or main dish!

One thing that I love about this recipe is that all the flavors come together so nicely and it just works and everything plays off your tongue.

Serve it alone or with any of your favorite summer sides, but make sure you make this New Orleans BBQ Shrimp recipe.

If you are a fan of shrimp, garlic, lemon and more – then you don’t want to miss out on this recipe.

Some of our other favorite seafood recipes we have on our site include: Crispy Fish Sandwich, Honey Walnut Shrimp and Lobster Rolls.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

• The main star is the sauce and everything just works.
• This is great as a main dish, appetizer or side. Super versatile.
• Easily double this recipe, you might want to as it disappears fast!

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST):

Fresh thyme
Onion powder
Creole seasoning
Fresh rosemary
Black pepper
Smoked paprika
Unsalted butter
Garlic
Shrimp
Lager beer
Worcestershire sauce
Lemon juice
Lemon zest

HOW TO MAKE NEW ORLEANS BBQ SHRIMP, STEP BY STEP:

1. In a small bowl, add the thyme, onion powder, creole seasoning, rosemary, pepper, and paprika, stir together until combined and set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3 Tablespoons of butter.
3. Once the butter is melted, add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. To the skillet, add the shrimp and the spice mixture, tossing to combine, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the beer the deglaze the pan, scraping the bottom of the pan in case there are any browned bits stuck, and cook down for 1 minute.
6. Add the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and stir to combine and simmer for about 2 minutes.
7. Add the remaining cold butter in two batches, stirring it in while it melts to form a creamy sauce.
8. Once all the butter is melted and the shrimp is fully cooked, it is ready to serve.

WHY IS IT CALLED NEW ORLEANS BBQ SHRIMP?

Believed to originate in New Orleans, the BBQ Shrimp is not named after the process of barbequing.

It is actually named after the color the shrimp take on after they are cooked, some darker and some lighter than one another.

Throughout New Orleans you will find many restaurants that serve BBQ Shrimp, but remember it is not BBQ flavor nor is it barbequed!

WHAT KIND OF SHRIMP SHOULD I USE?

We like to use colossal peeled, deveined and tail on shrimp for this recipe. You can technically use any size that you want though.

Also if you want a more peel and go recipe you can use unpeeled shrimp as well for a more hands on dish.

DO I HAVE TO USE FRESH HERBS?

If you don’t normally have fresh herbs on hand or just do not want to use them, you can absolutely use dried for this recipe.

Just cut the measurement into 1/3 and you will have the amount of dried rosemary and thyme that you need.

WHAT BEER IS BEST FOR THIS RECIPE?

We absolutely love the flavor the beer gives to this BBQ Shrimp, but you can also use white wine, chicken, seafood or vegetable stock in its place.

But with the beer you have that extra special flavor, we love a lager and some of our favorites include:

1. Stella Artois
2. Heiniken
3. Modelo
4. Budweiser
5. Miller Lite

Use your favorite lager in this recipe, regardless of which one you use – it will still taste amazing.

HOW TO STORE:

This can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator where it will keep for up to 2 days.

You can also freeze this New Orleans BBQ Shrimp, place in a freezer safe container and it will keep for up to 3 months.

To defrost, remove from the freezer into the refrigerator until thawed. To reheat place in a pan on the stove or in the microwave until heated through.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

• Make sure that you are using cold butter for this, it is an essential step!
• If you want to make this a main dish, serve over rice, potatoes, pasta etc.
• Use any of your favorite lagers, I listed some ideas above.
• Any shrimp can be used but we love colossal, peeled and deveined with tail on. You can also use in the shell shrimp.
• Make sure that you serve with some crusty bread, the sauce is perfect for bein soaked up in that bread.
• In place of the beer you can use white win, chicken, vegetable or seafood stock.
• This is great as a main dish, side dish or an appetizer – however you decide to eat it.
• Easily double this recipe to serve more people!
• Swap out dried herbs for fresh, see above on how to do that.

Can’t resist a good shrimp recipe? Well you don’t have to with this New Orleans BBQ Shrimp, you will fall in love!

If you like this recipe you might also like:

• Buffalo Shrimp
• Blackened Shrimp
• Shrimp Boil
• Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

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