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New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

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New Orleans BBQ Shrimp is a bold and buttery Southern Louisiana seafood dish featuring shrimp simmered in a garlicky, spicy Worcestershire-butter sauce with Creole seasoning. Served with crusty bread, it’s messy, flavorful, and irresistibly delicious.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs large shell-on shrimp, rinsed and patted dry
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Creole seasoning
  • Hot sauce, to taste (optional)
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped (optional)
  • 1/2 cup beer or chicken broth
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp chopped green onions or parsley, for garnish
  • Crusty French bread or baguette, for serving

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry the shrimp, leaving shells on for flavor.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with olive oil.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Creole seasoning, and beer or chicken broth. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  5. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Cook 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pink and opaque.
  6. Add hot sauce and herbs if using, then stir well.
  7. Transfer shrimp and sauce to shallow bowls. Garnish with green onions or parsley.
  8. Serve immediately with crusty French bread for dipping.

Notes

  • Leave shells on for maximum flavor, but peeled shrimp can be used for easier eating.
  • Adjust spice by increasing or decreasing hot sauce and Creole seasoning.
  • Best served fresh; reheating may change texture of shrimp.
  • Substitute beer with chicken broth or seafood stock for an alcohol-free version.

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