Description
Louisiana BBQ Shrimp is a flavorful Cajun-inspired dish featuring large shell-on shrimp cooked in a rich, buttery sauce infused with garlic, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Creole seasoning, and smoked paprika. This stovetop recipe delivers a spicy, aromatic main course perfect for seafood lovers, traditionally served with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Shrimp
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (shell-on, deveined)
Sauce
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth or beer
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Garnish
- 1 green onion (sliced)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a large skillet, melt the butter with olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, ensuring it doesn’t brown to keep the flavor delicate.
- Combine seasoning and liquids: Stir in Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, chicken broth or beer, Creole seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), black pepper, and salt. Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 2–3 minutes to marry the flavors.
- Cook the shrimp: Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes on one side until they start turning pink and opaque, then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes. Spoon the sauce continuously over the shrimp to coat them evenly and infuse flavor.
- Finish and garnish: Remove the skillet from heat once shrimp are cooked through. Sprinkle sliced green onion and chopped fresh parsley over the top. Serve immediately with crusty bread to dip into the luscious sauce.
Notes
- For the best flavor, serve shrimp with shells on, but you may peel them before serving for easier eating.
- For a richer, creamier sauce, stir in an additional tablespoon of butter right before serving.
- Adjust cayenne pepper according to your preferred spice level.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or over rice for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun, Southern
