New Orleans-Style Barbecued Shrimp Recipe

Name: New Orleans-Style Barbecued Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large shallot, minced; 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped; 1/2 large lemon, sliced crosswise into five 1/4-inch-thick rounds; 1 pound shell-on, deveined large shrimp; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground dried thyme (see Cook's Note); 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature and cut into small cubes; Crusty bread, for dipping

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, minced
3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1/2 large lemon, sliced crosswise into five 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 pound shell-on, deveined large shrimp
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground dried thyme (see Cook's Note)
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature and cut into small cubes
Crusty bread, for dipping

1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2
Add the olive oil, shallot and garlic.
3
Cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until the shallots are soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
4
Add the lemon slices and cook until they begin to brown, about 1 minute longer, then stir in the shrimp, paprika, thyme, black pepper and salt.
5
Add the Worcestershire sauce and 3 tablespoons water and bring the liquid to a simmer.
6
Cook, stirring often, until the shrimp are beginning to turn pink, about 2 minutes.
7
Add the butter cubes and swirl the pan to combine.
8
Allow the sauce to simmer until the shrimp are pink and just opaque all the way through, another 3 to 4 minutes.
9
Serve with lots of napkins and some crusty bread for sopping up the 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1 large shallot, minced, 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped, 1/2 large lemon, sliced crosswise into five 1/4-inch-thick rounds, and more.

Yes, New Orleans-Style 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-Style Barbecued Shrimp

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