BBQ New Orleans Shrimp

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These BBQ New Orleans Shrimp have a spicy Cajun seasoning and tangy barbecue sauce, these shrimp are full of flavor and perfect for a quick weeknight meal.

Finished platter of BBQ New Orleans Shrimp.

New Orleans is known for its flavorful dishes. And, these shrimp are no different, with a touch of spice and a delicious bbq sauce your whole family will love this easy recipe.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
🛒Ingredients
🔪 How to Make This BBQ New Orleans Shrimp
🥄 Equipment
🥫 Storage
Serve With
💭 Tips
⁉️ FAQ
🍽 More Shrimp Recipes
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

You only need simple ingredients so you don’t have to worry about spending a lot of money to make this delicious recipe.
Plus, this recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes so it’s great for busy nights.
It’s also so easy that even beginners can make it.

🛒Ingredients

bowls of broth, shrimp, hot suace, worcestershire sauce, butter, cajun seasoning, lemon juice and garlic on a counter.

This is a quick list of the ingredients needed to make this dish. Gather these ingredients on your next shopping trip so you can enjoy this savory meal. The full list can be found in the recipe card.

shrimp shelled and deveined
butter
minced garlic
hot sauce
worcestershire sauce
chicken broth
lemon juice
Cajun seasoning
Salt and black pepper to taste

🔪 How to Make This BBQ New Orleans Shrimp

This is a quick overview of the steps to make this bbq shrimp recipe. The full instructions are listed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post

In a pan, melt half the butter over medium-high heat, add the minced garlic and saute until fragrant. Next, add the hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, broth, lemon juice, cajun seasoning, salt and pepper. Mix well and bring to a simmer for a few minutes until the sauce is reduced by half, about 6-7 minutes. Taste for flavor and adjust the seasonings.

Add the shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes per side depending on the size of the shrimp. Reduce the heat and place the remaining butter on top of the shrimp. Serve with steamed rice and enjoy.

🥄 Equipment

All you need for this easy recipe is a large skillet and something to stir with. We like to use a wooden spoon, but a spatula would also work.

🥫 Storage

Storage – Store leftover bbq shrimp in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.

Freezing – You can also freeze leftover shrimp or future use. Simply place the cooked shrimp in an airtight container and store it in the freezer. When you’re ready to use it, just thaw it in the refrigerator overnight.

Serve With

We love to serve these tender shrimp with this Easy Sauteed Vegetables and Rice and a refreshing drink like this Copycat Dunkin Whipped Lemonade. You can’t forget dessert, and nothing southern more than this Banana Pudding Poke Cake.

💭 Tips

Here are a few tips that you can use to help this bbq New Orleans Shrimp turn out perfectly for you when you make it.

Don’t burn the garlic, you only need to cook it for 30 seconds.
Make sure that the skillet is warm before you add the shrimp so you get a nice sear on them.
Don’t overcook the shrimp otherwise they will be tough.

⁉️ FAQ

Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.

What’s the best way to reheat shrimp?

We’ve found the best way to reheat shrimp is in a skillet over medium heat until warm.

What should the internal temperature of shrimp be?

Shrimp should reach an internal temperature of 140 degrees to be considered safe to eat.

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