New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp
New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp is shrimp simmered in a buttery, spicy sauce.Despite the name, it is not grilled or smoked.Rich, peppery, and indulgent, it’s a Louisiana classic.Best served with bread for dipping.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs large shrimp, shell-on
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Chopped parsley, for garnish
- Crusty French bread, for serving
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp and pat dry, leaving shells on.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
- Stir in Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, zest, black pepper, paprika, cayenne, and Creole seasoning.
- Add shrimp and cook, turning occasionally, for 5–7 minutes until pink and cooked through.
- Spoon sauce over shrimp as they cook.
- Remove from heat and garnish with parsley.
- Serve hot with plenty of French bread.
Notes
- Shell-on shrimp provide the best flavour.
- Sauce should be peppery, not overly spicy.
- Serve immediately for best taste.
- Traditionally eaten by hand.
- Bread is essential for soaking up sauce.