Description
Get a taste of Louisiana with this ultimate recipe for Louisiana BBQ Shrimp. Succulent large shrimp cooked in a buttery, flavorful sauce infused with Cajun spices. Perfect for a special dinner or a taste of the bayou at home.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 pound large shrimp (shell-on, deveined)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Creole or Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine or seafood stock
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse and Prep Shrimp: Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- Cook Sauce: Melt butter and olive oil in a skillet. Sauté garlic, then add Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, zest, seasonings, and wine. Simmer.
- Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet, cook until pink and opaque, then stir in sauce.
- Finish and Serve: Remove from heat, add green onions, parsley, and season to taste. Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
- This dish is traditionally served with the shells on for maximum flavor.
- You can peel the shrimp for easier eating.
- Adjust cayenne to your heat preference.
- This dish is not grilled but cooked stovetop in a buttery sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
