Description
Louisiana BBQ Shrimp is a flavorful Creole dish featuring large shrimp cooked in a rich, buttery sauce seasoned with Worcestershire, lemon juice, garlic, Creole spices, and a hint of sweetness. Perfectly cooked on the stovetop and served with French bread, this spicy and savory shrimp recipe captures the essence of New Orleans cuisine.
Ingredients
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Shrimp and Sauce
- 1½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails on
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
For Serving
- French bread, for serving
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Sauté Garlic: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, making sure not to burn the garlic.
- Prepare the Sauce: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, fresh lemon juice, Creole seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, kosher salt, and brown sugar into the skillet. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Cook the Shrimp: Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through, ensuring an even coating of the spicy sauce.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the freshly chopped parsley. Serve the shrimp immediately with warm French bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Notes
- You can substitute Cajun seasoning for Creole seasoning if desired; note this will make the dish spicier.
- For enhanced flavor, marinate shrimp in the sauce mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
