New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp Recipe

Name: New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter; 12 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed (about 1 head); 2 bay leaves; 4 sprigs thyme; 1 pound large shrimp, shell on and deveined; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon sweet paprika; 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 3 lemons, cut into wedges; Crusty bread, optional

Servings: persons

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed (about 1 head)
2 bay leaves
4 sprigs thyme
1 pound large shrimp, shell on and deveined
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons dry sherry
3 lemons, cut into wedges
Crusty bread, optional

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Preheat oven to 350degreesF.
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Heat olive oil, butter, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat until butter melts and garlic and herbs are fragrant, about 5 minutes.
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Toss shrimp, Worcestershire sauce, salt, paprika, and cayenne in a bowl.
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Add to skillet along with sherry and transfer to oven.
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Bake until shrimp curl and are pink, about 10 minutes.
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Transfer to a serving dish and serve with lemon wedges and bread.
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Calories: 330
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Total Fat: 27 grams
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Saturated Fat: 10 grams
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Total Carbohydrate: 9 grams
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Protein: 13 grams
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Sodium: 860 milligrams
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Cholesterol: 115 milligrams
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Fiber: 1 gram

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, 12 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed (about 1 head), 2 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, New Orleans-Style 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-Style BBQ Shrimp

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