New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

This New Orleans BBQ Shrimp recipe is a spicy, buttery dish bursting with bold Creole flavors. Despite the name, it’s not barbecued but simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce. Perfect for sopping up with crusty French bread, this iconic dish brings the taste of the Big Easy to your table.

Ingredients

For the Shrimp:

• 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, shell-on and deveined

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce

• Juice of 1 lemon

• 3 or 4 slices of a lemon

• 1 1/2 tbsp Louisiana hot sauce

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 1/2 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped

• 1 1/2 tbsp Creole seasoning

• 1/2 cup beer

• 1 tbsp black pepper

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

For Serving:

• Crusty French bread or baguette

Instructions

1. Prepare the Shrimp:

1. Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry. Set aside.

2. Make the Sauce:

1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil.

2. Add garlic and rosemary and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, hot sauce. Add sliced lemons.

4. Add the beer and Creole seasoning.

3. Simmer the Shrimp:

1. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until pink and cooked through. Add cubes of butter 3 cubes at a time until incorporated. Add half of the black pepper.

2. Continue to move the shrimp around while cooking and adding the butter. Add the rest of the black pepper.

3. Simmer for 2-3 more minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.

4. Garnish and Serve:

1. Sprinkle parsley over the shrimp.

2. Serve hot with crusty French bread for dipping into the sauce.