authentic new orleans bbq shrimp

Name: Authentic New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Ingredients: 16-20 - jumbo shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds); 2 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice (2 lemons); 1 teaspoon(s) minced garlic; 2 teaspoon(s) coarsely ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon(s) freshly cracked black pepper; 2 teaspoon(s) creole seasonings (tony cacherie's); 1/3 cup(s) worcestershire sauce; 4 - bay leaves; 3 stick(s) unsalted butter, cubed; - french bread (reislings or leidenheimer's); - lots of napkins or a wet hand towel

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Donna Graffagnino

Bayou Country, LA

Updated on May 2, 2014

BBQ Shrimp was born at Pascal's Manale restauruant on Napoleon Ave in New Orleans. There are as many versions of this famously delicious as there are revelers during Mardi Gras. Not to be confused with traditional BBQ, true New Orleans BBQ Shrimp is a simple combination of spices, lemon, Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce, and lots and lots of butter. Unpeeled large shrimp are a must - it's just not as good if the heads and/or peels are removed. You must have the fat in the head that melts into the sauce in order to get the perfect flavor. This is my version.

Rate

prep time 5 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 Entrees, 4 Appetizers

Ingredients

16-20 - jumbo shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (2 lemons)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
2 teaspoons creole seasonings (tony cacherie's)
1/3 cup worcestershire sauce
4 - bay leaves
3 sticks unsalted butter, cubed
- french bread (reislings or leidenheimer's)
- lots of napkins or a wet hand towel

How To Make authentic new orleans bbq shrimp

Step 1

In a large heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, combine shrimp, lemon juice, garlic, lemon juice, black peppers, Creole seasoning, worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves; cook over medium high heat until shrimp turn pink, about 1-2 minutes on each side.

Step 2

Reduce heat to medium and start adding butter, a few cubes at a time, stirring or shaking pan vigorously constantly.
Step 3

When butter melts then add a few more cubes - continue until all butter is incorporated. Don't add the butter all at once, it won't emulsify into the sauce.
Step 4

Remove skillet from heat. Place 4-5 shrimp into a bowl (for appetizer), 8-10 (for entree), and pour sauce over the shrimp. Serve with lots of French Bread and a wet hand towel.
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