Description
Here’s a soulful Louisiana BBQ Shrimp that brings New Orleans straight to your kitchen table. Succulent shrimp swim in a spicy, buttery sauce that’ll have your taste buds dancing with Southern charm.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb shrimp
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Supporting Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 medium lemon
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prep your 1 pound of shrimp by ensuring they’re completely peeled and deveined. Remove tails if preferred for easier eating.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat (375°F). Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and warm for 1 minute.
- Sauté 4 minced garlic cloves until they release a fragrant aroma, approximately 1-2 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Incorporate 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon paprika, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce, and 1-2 teaspoons hot sauce. Simmer sauce for 1-2 minutes to develop deep flavors.
- Gently introduce shrimp into the skillet, ensuring each piece gets thoroughly coated with spicy sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side at medium-high heat.
- Check shrimp for doneness – they should turn completely pink and appear slightly curled. Remove from heat immediately to prevent overcooking.
- Squeeze juice from 1 medium lemon across the shrimp, distributing evenly. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley over the top.
- Toss everything together to combine flavors and ensure each shrimp is glistening with sauce. Serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Choose large, fresh shrimp for the best flavor and texture, ensuring they’re properly deveined for a clean eating experience.
- Control the heat level by adjusting the amount of hot sauce and Cajun seasoning to match your spice tolerance.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp, as they can quickly become tough and rubbery if left in the pan too long.
- Serve immediately with crusty French bread to soak up the delicious buttery, spicy sauce, making the most of every drop.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 192 kcal
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg