New Orleans Inspired BBQ Shrimp Recipe
These NewOrleans-Inspired BBQ Shrimp are bursting with buttery, lemony flavor, and just the right amount of spice. Serve with rice or a fresh baguette for best results!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Skillet
- Baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 lbs large raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 cup butter
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small onion minced
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1 lemon sliced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350F, then pat the shrimp dry using a paper towel and place them in a large bowl. Add the Cajun seasoning, oregano, brown sugar, smoked paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Toss to combine and set aside.
- Place the butter into a saucepan or skillet. Once the butter is melted, add the garlic and onions andsauté for 2-4 minutes until the onions have softened and the garlic is fragrant. Add the Worcestershire, bay leaves, lemon juice, and green onions, and bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Place the slices of lemon on the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, then add the shrimp. Pour the butter and Worcestershire sauce over the seasoned shrimp. Bake the shrimp for10 minutes, then flip them over and cook them for 8-10 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 365gCalories: 634kcalCarbohydrates: 17.53gProtein: 32.55gFat: 48.91gSaturated Fat: 29.84gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.59gMonounsaturated Fat: 12.47gTrans Fat: 1.9gCholesterol: 408mgSodium: 1997mgPotassium: 574mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7.25gVitamin A: 3034IUVitamin C: 15.8mgCalcium: 198mg
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