Barbecue Shrimp - New Orleans Style Recipe

Name: Barbecue Shrimp - New Orleans Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs fresh gulf shrimp, 16-20 count to the pound (with heads on); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; ¼ cup dry white wine; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; ¼ cup black pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ cups butter, softened; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 loaf French bread

Servings: persons

3 lbs fresh gulf shrimp, 16-20 count to the pound (with heads on)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup dry white wine
2 garlic cloves, chopped
¼ cup black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups butter, softened
2 teaspoons paprika
1 loaf French bread

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Rinse the shrimp and shake the excess water from them.
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Put them in a large skillet (or two) over medium heat, and pour the lemon juice, wine, Worcestershire, and garlic over it.
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Bring the pan to a light boil and cook, agitating the dish, until the shrimp turn pink.
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Cover the shrimp with a thin but complete layer of black pepper.
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You must be bold with this.
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Trust me, it is almost impossible to use too much pepper in this dish.
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Continue to cook another couple of minutes, then sprinkle the paprika and salt over the pan.
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Lower the heat to the minimum.
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Cut the butter into tablespoon-size pieces, and add three at a time to the pan, agitating the pan as the butter melts over the shrimp.
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When one batch is completely melted, add another until all the butter is used.
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Keep agitating the pan to make a creamy-looking, orange-hued sauce.
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When all the butter is incorporated, serve the shrimp with lots of the sauce in bowls.
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Serve with hot French bread for dipping.
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Also plenty of napkins and perhaps bibs.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs fresh gulf shrimp, 16-20 count to the pound (with heads on), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, ¼ cup dry white wine, and more.

Yes, Barbecue Shrimp - New Orleans Style falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barbecue Shrimp - New Orleans Style

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