BBQ Shrimp Recipe (New Orleans Style)
—·American,cajun
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning (such as McCormick or Slap Ya Mama)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 pounds large shrimp* (deveined)
Instructions
6 steps
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium heat and melt the butter in it. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds to release its flavor.**
- 2
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper until well combined.
- 3
Toss
- 4
Add the shrimp to the skillet, and toss in the butter mixture to coat evenly.
- 5
Cook the shrimp in the skillet for 4-5 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque.
5 min - 6
Serve immediately with lemon wedges, hot sauce, and fresh parsley if desired.
Progress
0 / 6 steps
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 4 servings)
Calories
392cal
Protein
32.0g
Carbs
9.0g
Fat
26.0g
Fiber
1.0g
Sugar
2.0g
Sodium
1803mg
Saturated Fat
15.0g
