Description
Delicious and easy-to-make BBQ Shrimp recipe inspired by New Orleans-style flavors. Juicy shrimp baked in a flavorful marinade and served with fresh lemon wedges.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt.
- Coat the shrimp: Add the shrimp to the marinade and toss until well coated.
- Bake the shrimp: Arrange the shrimp in a baking dish, pour any remaining marinade over them, and bake for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
- Finish and serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley, serve with lemon wedges, and enjoy with crusty bread.
Notes
- This dish is inspired by New Orleans-style BBQ shrimp.
- For extra richness, serve with warm French bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 230mg
