New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
Buttery, garlicky shrimp in a tangy BBQ sauce spiked with hot sauce and Worcestershire—a New Orleans classic. Serve over rice or crusty bread to soak up every drop.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until foaming.
Step 3
Add shrimp in a single layer. Sear 90 seconds per side without moving until pink.
Step 4
Transfer shrimp to a plate. Reduce heat to medium.
Step 5
Add remaining 4 tbsp butter and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 6
Whisk in BBQ sauce, hot sauce, Worcestershire, and lemon juice. Simmer 2 minutes.
Step 7
Return shrimp to the skillet and toss to coat. Heat through for 1 minute.
Step 8
Serve hot over white rice or with crusty bread to dip in the sauce.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- paper towels
- measuring spoons
- whisk
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