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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!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 347kcal
Author: Tornadough Alli

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped thyme
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon fresh finely chopped rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter cut into tablespoons
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ pounds colossal shrimp peeled and deveined, tail on
  • ¼ cup lager beer
  • 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
  • Zest of half a lemon

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, add the thyme, onion powder, creole seasoning, rosemary, pepper, and paprika, stir together until combined and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3 Tablespoons of butter.
  • Once the butter is melted, add the garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • To the skillet, add the shrimp and the spice mixture, tossing to combine, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 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.
  • Add the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and stir to combine and simmer for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the remaining cold butter in two batches, stirring it in while it melts to form a creamy sauce.
  • Once all the butter is melted and the shrimp is fully cooked, it is ready to serve.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 275mg | Sodium: 1.078mg | Potassium: 311mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1.318IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 1mg