BARBECUED SHRIMP WITH RICE

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A big pot of quick-cooking seafood turns a weeknight meal into a party. This recipe uses Creole seasoning and Worcestershire sauce for an easy-going New Orleans-style take on barbecue shrimp. Let the good times roll!

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Coarse salt
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large celery stalk, diced small ( 3/4 cup)
1 small bunch scallions, white and green parts separated and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 large lemon, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 3/4 pounds shell-on extra-large shrimp, deveined

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring 2 1/4 cups salted water to a boil. Add rice, stir, and return to a boil. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook until rice is tender, about 15 minutes. Remove pot from heat and let stand, covered, 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
  • Meanwhile, in a large heavy pot, melt butter over medium-high. Add celery, scallion whites, and garlic and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add Creole seasoning and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
  • Add Worcestershire, lemon, and shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until shrimp are pink and coated with sauce, about 4 minutes. Serve shrimp over rice with scallion greens on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 38 g

Nathaniel Cobbinah
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This recipe is a fail-proof way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Leonardo L
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but this recipe changed my mind. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing.


allan eckman
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This dish is a keeper! It's simple to make and packed with flavor.


KEBAAGETSE “Marcie” ITOMENG
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The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


KHOKHAR BADAHSH888
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Overall, this is a great recipe for barbecued shrimp. I would definitely recommend it.


Safdar Veer
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I found the sauce to be a bit too sweet for my taste.


Tiktak Mashups
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.


Roy Perry
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This is my go-to recipe for barbecued shrimp. It's easy to make and always turns out great.


Lucky Lion Lottery
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always cooked to perfection and the sauce is flavorful and tangy.


Rana Hassaan Shahid
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This recipe was a hit! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it over rice and it was a perfect meal.