Rob’s Famous BBQ Shrimp (New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp)
Rob’s Famous BBQ Shrimp (New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp) is a culinary delight that captures the essence of New Orleans in every bite. With its rich, buttery sauce infused with zesty lemon and a medley of spices, this dish is a perfect blend of comfort and sophistication. Ideal for both cozy weeknight dinners and special gatherings, this recipe takes just 20 minutes to prepare. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up the sumptuous sauce or over fluffy rice for a satisfying meal. Whether you’re a novice cook or an experienced chef, this flavorful shrimp dish will impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: New Orleans
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large raw shrimp (shell-on, deveined)
- ¾ pound salted butter
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- Juice of 1.5 large lemons
- 1.5 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- black or white pepper
- hot sauce
- paprika
- oregano
- rosemary
- basil
- salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Place the shrimp in a single layer in a casserole dish or Dutch oven.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat until liquefied.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until softened.
- Stir in lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, spices, and hot sauce; heat for about 5 minutes until bubbling.
- Pour the sauce over the shrimp ensuring all are well-coated.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes until shrimp are cooked through.
- Serve warm with crusty bread or over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 6 shrimp (145g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 300mg