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: 2 lbs xlarge gulf coast shrimp; 1 ¼ cups unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 bunch fresh thyme, with stems (small hand full); 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves; 3 bay leaves, crushed; 2 teaspoons creole seasoning; ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons louisiana hot sauce; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 small celery rib, finely chopped; 12 small onion, finely chopped; 14 of a green bell pepper, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; ¼ cup sherry wine or ¼ cup dry white wine

Servings: persons

2 lbs xlarge gulf coast shrimp
1 ¼ cups unsalted butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch fresh thyme, with stems (small hand full)
2 teaspoons fresh rosemary leaves
3 bay leaves, crushed
2 teaspoons creole seasoning
½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons louisiana hot sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 small celery rib, finely chopped
12 small onion, finely chopped
14 of a green bell pepper, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
¼ cup sherry wine or ¼ cup dry white wine

1
In a small sauce pan melt your butter with the olive oil.
2
When almost melted add all your herbs, lemon juice, hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, seasonings and finely chopped veggies.
3
Keep heat at Med until your veggies start to look translucent.
4
Add your wine and bring to a boil.
5
Turn heat down to low and simmer for 6 minutes.
6
If you want to go the extra effort you can slice along the tops of the shrimp with a sharp knife and de-vein them with the peel on.
7
It takes a steady hand, but they end up easier to peel and soak up more of the flavors in the sauce.
8
Use a clean dish rag under the shrimp to avoid slipping.
9
This also takes longer and the shrimp is still amazing without this process.
10
Spread your shrimp out on a baking dish.
11
Pour your sauce over the shrimp.
12
Place pan in the oven and broil for 5 minutes.
13
Using a spatula carefully turn the shrimp over and broil on other side for another 5 minutes.
14
More or less time on each side depending on size of shrimp.
15
You might want to just flip them when the top side turns nice and pink.
16
Over cooking = tough shrimp and that's not good.
17
Divide into 4ths and serve in bowls.
18
Make sure to get that sauce/juice in there to dunk your french bread into.
19
A nice glass of Pino Grigio, and a small garden salad makes for a perfect meal.
20
I made these for a dinner party and provided little bowls of water with slices of lemon for them to dunk and clean their hands in after.

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* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs xlarge gulf coast shrimp, 1 ¼ cups unsalted butter, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 bunch fresh thyme, with stems (small hand full), 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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