New Orleans-Style Barbecue Shrimp Recipe

Name: New Orleans-Style Barbecue Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds large shrimp, heads on; 2 tablespoons Creole Seafood Seasoning or any Creole seasoning mix, or to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large head garlic, cloves peeled and minced; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 3 tablespoons hot sauce or to taste; 1 large lemon, juice removed, quartered (reserve the juice); 1/3 cup beer; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, at room temperature

Servings: persons

2 pounds large shrimp, heads on
2 tablespoons Creole Seafood Seasoning or any Creole seasoning mix, or to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large head garlic, cloves peeled and minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons hot sauce or to taste
1 large lemon, juice removed, quartered (reserve the juice)
1/3 cup beer
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
8 tablespoons (1 stick) butter, at room temperature

1
Lighlty toss the shrimp with half the seasoning.
2
Preheat a large skillet over high heat, put the oil in the pan, and heat until the oil begins to smoke.
3
Place the garlic and rosemary in the pan, and stir to lightly brown the garlic, being very careful not to burn it.
4
Add the shrimp and stir carefully.
5
Add the Worcestershire, hot sauce, lemon juice, and lemon quarters.
6
Deglaze the pan with the beer, stirring to release any bits clinging to the bottom, and boil the mixture to reduce while shaking the pan.
7
Allow the shrimp to cook for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes (timing will depend on size) and add the remaining seafood seasoning, salt, and pepper.
8
When the shrimp have finished cooking, the liquid should have a saucy consistency.
9
Reduce the heat to medium-high and add the butter a bit at a time, stirring, until the sauce is thick.
10
Adjust seasoning.
11
Remove lemon pieces.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds large shrimp, heads on, 2 tablespoons Creole Seafood Seasoning or any Creole seasoning mix, or to taste, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large head garlic, cloves peeled and minced, and more.

Yes, New Orleans-Style Barbecue 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-Style Barbecue Shrimp

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