Description
This New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp recipe is packed with bold, buttery, and spicy flavors that will have you soaking up every drop with crusty French bread! Juicy shrimp cook in a rich, garlicky sauce infused with smoked paprika and cayenne, bringing all the flavor of the Big Easy to your table in just 20 minutes. Quick, easy, and anything but boring, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or a fun weekend treat. Try it today!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (leave tails on)
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- French bread, for serving
Instructions
- Melt 1/2 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add 4 cloves minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup chicken broth, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, and salt to taste. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add 1 lb large shrimp to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes, spooning sauce over shrimp, until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with French bread to soak up the sauce.
Notes
- Adjust the cayenne pepper for your desired spice level.
- Use fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- Serve immediately for the best taste, with bread to mop up all the delicious sauce!
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated gently in a skillet with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: New Orleans
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 245mg
Keywords: New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp, BBQ Shrimp, Shrimp Recipe, Spicy Shrimp, Quick Dinner, Weeknight Shrimp, Cajun Shrimp