Description
Sizzling BBQ Shrimp will make your taste buds dance with pure New Orleans-style excitement. Succulent shrimp bathed in a spicy, buttery sauce guarantee a flavor explosion that brings Louisiana right to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound shrimp
- 2 cups shrimp stock
- 1 cup Worcestershire sauce
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons creole seasoning
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Herbs and Spices:
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- ½ teaspoon chili flakes
Instructions
- Combine 2 cups shrimp stock, 1 cup Worcestershire sauce, ½ cup water, 2 rosemary sprigs, ½ teaspoon chili flakes, and 2 tablespoons creole seasoning in a saucepan over medium heat. Reduce the liquid until you have exactly 1 cup. Strain and set aside your concentrated sauce base.
- Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy-bottom skillet over medium heat. Add 1 pound of shrimp and sear for 2-3 minutes on the first side until golden.
- Flip the shrimp and immediately pour 2 ounces of your reserved sauce base into the pan. Add 2 tablespoons heavy cream and cook for another 2 minutes.
- If the sauce seems too thick, splash in 1-2 tablespoons of water to thin it slightly. This helps prevent burning and maintains the sauce’s perfect consistency.
- Drop 1 tablespoon butter into the skillet and swirl the pan, coating every shrimp with the rich, glossy sauce.
- When the shrimp are completely covered in sauce and cooked through, remove from heat. Serve immediately with warm French bread or fresh biscuits.
Notes
- Fresh shrimp make all the difference, so select large, plump ones with a clean ocean smell for the best flavor and texture.
- Creole seasoning provides bold complexity, but adjust the amount to match your personal heat tolerance and preference.
- When reducing the Worcestershire base, watch carefully and stir frequently to prevent burning and ensure a rich, concentrated flavor.
- Cooking shrimp requires precision – two to three minutes per side ensures they remain tender and do not become rubbery or overcooked.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 289 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1150 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg