New Orleans Spicy Barbecued Shrimp Recipe

Name: New Orleans Spicy Barbecued Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs medium shrimp; 1 ½ cups butter, melted (use real butter, not margarine as it won't have the same flavor); 1 (1 ounce) bottle Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; ½ cup Greek salad dressing or ½ cup Italian salad dressing; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic; 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 tablespoon dried rosemary leaves; 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves; 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves; ¼ teaspoon white pepper; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon paprika; French bread, slices

Servings: persons

2 lbs medium shrimp
1 ½ cups butter, melted (use real butter, not margarine as it won't have the same flavor)
1 (1 ounce) bottle Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice
½ cup Greek salad dressing or ½ cup Italian salad dressing
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon dried rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
¼ teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
French bread, slices

1
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat then add all other ingredients except the shrimp.
2
Mix well.
3
Let cool to room temperature.
4
Rinse shrimp well but DO NOT peel!
5
Place shrimp in a 13x9 glass baking dish and pour cooled butter mixture over shrimp.
6
Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 2-3 hours.
7
Preheat oven to 350F and bake, uncovered for about 30 minutes or until shrimp turn pink (be careful not to overbake as this will cause the shrimp to be tough).
8
Serve shrimp along with some of the sauce in bowls or on plates and have plenty of warm french bread slices to sop up the wonderful sauce.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs medium shrimp, 1 ½ cups butter, melted (use real butter, not margarine as it won't have the same flavor), 1 (1 ounce) bottle Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, New Orleans Spicy Barbecued 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 Spicy Barbecued Shrimp

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