New Orleans BBQ Shrimp Recipe

Name: New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds large Gulf shrimp, in their shells; 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning, recipe follows; Cracked black pepper; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped onions; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 3 bay leaves; 3 lemons, peeled and sectioned; 2 cups water; 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups heavy cream; 2 tablespoons butter; Traditional southern Biscuits, recipe follows; 1 tablespoon chopped chives; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

3 pounds large Gulf shrimp, in their shells
2 tablespoons Creole seasoning, recipe follows
Cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 bay leaves
3 lemons, peeled and sectioned
2 cups water
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
Traditional southern Biscuits, recipe follows
1 tablespoon chopped chives
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

1
Peel the shrimp, leaving only their tails attached.
2
Reserve the shells and set aside.
3
Sprinkle the shrimp with 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning and fresh cracked black pepper.
4
Use you hands to coat the shrimp with the seasonings.
5
Refrigerate the shrimp while you make the sauce base.
6
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large pot over high heat.
7
When the oil is hot, add the onions and garlic and saute for 1 minute.
8
Add the reserved shrimp shells, the remaining Creole seasoning, the bay leaves, lemons, water, Worcestershire, wine, salt, and black pepper.
9
Stir well and bring to a boil.
10
Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
11
Remove from the heat, allow to cool for about 15 minutes.
12
Strain into a small saucepan.
13
There should be about 1 1/2 cups.
14
Place over high heat, bring to a boil, and cook until thick, syrupy, and dark brown, for about 15 minutes.
15
Makes about 4 to 5 tablespoons of barbecue sauce base.
16
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over high heat.
17
When the oil is hot, add the seasoned shrimp and saute them, occasionally shaking the skillet, for 2 minutes.
18
Add the cream and all of the barbecue base.
19
Stir and simmer for 3 minutes.
20
Remove the shrimp to a warm platter with tongs and whisk the butter into the sauce.
21
Remove from the heat.
22
Mound the shrimp in the center of a platter.
23
Spoon the sauce over the shrimp and around the plate.
24
Arrange the biscuits around the shrimp.
25
Garnish with chopped chives.
26
Combine all ingredients thoroughly.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds large Gulf shrimp, in their shells, 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning, recipe follows, Cracked black pepper, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, New Orleans BBQ 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.

New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

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