BBQ Glazed Shrimp Recipe

Name: BBQ Glazed Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 pounds jumbo shrimp (16/20 count), peeled and deveined, tails removed; 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 large cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons sorghum (see Cook's Note); 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons); 4 green onions, greens thinly sliced

Servings: persons

2 pounds jumbo shrimp (16/20 count), peeled and deveined, tails removed
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 large cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons sorghum (see Cook's Note)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
4 green onions, greens thinly sliced

1
Combine the shrimp with the chili powder, cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper in a medium bowl.
2
Toss until the shrimp is thoroughly seasoned.
3
Set aside.
4
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
5
Add the garlic, sorghum, Worcestershire and 2 tablespoons water.
6
Stir and saute to combine, 1 to 2 minutes.
7
Add the shrimp and stir to coat in the pan sauce.
8
Saute until the shrimp are opaque and just starting to curl, about 5 minutes.
9
Remove from the heat, add the lemon juice and garnish with the green onions.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Serve immediately.

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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: 2 pounds jumbo shrimp (16/20 count), peeled and deveined, tails removed, 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, BBQ Glazed Shrimp 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.

BBQ Glazed Shrimp

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