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new orleans style bbq shrimp my version

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

Yummy shrimp and easy to make. Sounds like a lot of butter but you don't serve a lot of sauce with the shrimp and you can keep the extra sauce for other uses. I have poached lobster and fish in the remaining sauce for other meals.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For new orleans style bbq shrimp my version

  • 1 lb
    shrimp uncooked
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tsp
    lemon zest, grated
  • 4 clove
    garlic minced
  • 1 tsp
    cracked black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp
    creole seasoning
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/3 c
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 c
    chili sauce
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • 3 stick
    butter cubed

How To Make new orleans style bbq shrimp my version

  • 1
    In large saucepan combine all ingredients except shrimp and butter.
  • 2
    Bring sauce to a simmer and start incorporating the butter a couple of cubes at a time. When butter is melted add a couple more keep stirring until butter is melted. Don't add butter all at once it won't emulsify into a sauce.
  • 3
    When you have four pieces of butter left add the shrimp and keep incorporating the butter. Cook just until the shrimp is pink.
  • 4
    Serve the shrimp with sauce ladled over it and lots of crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

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