If you’ve ever been to New Orleans, you know it has some delicious shrimp. You don’t have to head to the Big Easy to enjoy the same dish at home. This recipe for BBQ shrimp is restaurant-worthy yet so easy that you don’t need to get through culinary school to master it.
Ingredients for New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp
Begin by gathering your ingredients. You’ll need:
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of ancho chili powder
- 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- ¾ teaspoon of salt
- 2 pounds of peeled and deveined jumbo shrimp
- 5 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 3 large cloves of minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons of water
- 3 scallions (thinly slice the white and green parts)
Making the Shrimp
Take out a large bowl and add the ancho chili powder, paprika, sugar, salt, and cumin. Mix them together and add the shrimp. Toss the mixture to coat the shrimp.
Then put butter in a skillet and heat it until it melts. Put the garlic cloves in the skillet and use a wooden spoon to stir while it cooks. Stir and cook for a minute and then throw in the shrimp. Then continue to stir for an additional three to four minutes until the shrimp are almost cooked through but still opaque in some spots.
Next, add the lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and two tablespoons of water. Continue cooking for one to two minutes until the shrimp are fully cooked. Take the skillet off the burner, add the scallions for flavor, and then serve it up.
Pairing the Shrimp
This dish is delicious on its own, but you can make it a complete meal by pairing it with steamed broccoli and jasmine rice. The two sides pair perfectly with the BBQ shrimp, so you’ll earn an A-plus for your culinary efforts. No one has to know how easy it was to make.
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Tips for Buying Shrimp
While you can buy fresh shrimp and devein them yourself, it’s much easier if you buy a bag of frozen shrimp. Choose a bag that’s labeled “shell split and deveined.” You’ll defrost them before you start cooking and then peel them. Deveining shrimp can be a real pain, so you’ll be happy that you did this.
Don’t be surprised if this becomes your go-to recipe this summer. It’s so good that you’ll find yourself making it again and again. Don’t forget to include the sides, so you can turn the tasty entrée into a full-blown meal.
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