New Orleans Shrimp Recipe

Name: New Orleans Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cups Butter; 2 pounds Uncooked Shrimp, Deveined And Peeled. I Leave The Tails On.; 1/2 cups Olive Oil; 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper; 6 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Italian Seasoning; 1 teaspoon Salt; 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce, Divided; 2 whole Juice Of Lemons, Divided

Servings: persons

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a 9X13 baking dish put in butter.
3
Put in oven to melt.
4
When melted, pull the dish out and add everything BUT the juice of 1/2 of a lemon 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire.
5
Put back into oven for 5-6 minutes until shrimp are just starting to turn pink.
6
Take out and turn shrimp to other side.
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Put back into oven for 4-5 minutes until shrimp are pink, but do not overcook!
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Top with remaining lemon juice and Worcestershire.
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NOTE: I just put the whole baking dish in the middle of the table.
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We dish up from there and use the sauce to dip our bread in.
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You can also provide a bowl for the sauce.
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It is so yummy.
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You can also increase/decrease the cayenne.
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I like about 2 teaspoons.
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My kids prefer about 1 teaspoon.
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Just a bit of heat.

825

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: 3/4 cups Butter, 2 pounds Uncooked Shrimp, Deveined And Peeled. I Leave The Tails On., 1/2 cups Olive Oil, 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, and more.

Yes, New Orleans 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

New Orleans Shrimp

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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