Best 9 New Orleans Bbq Cajun Shrimp Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where flavors dance and spices ignite the senses. Discover the art of cooking New Orleans BBQ Cajun Shrimp, a dish that captures the essence of Louisiana's rich culinary heritage. This tantalizing recipe combines the smokiness of barbecue with the vibrant heat of Cajun spices, creating a symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the heart of the Big Easy. Dive into the aromatic world of New Orleans BBQ Cajun Shrimp, and let your kitchen transform into a haven of Southern hospitality and culinary delight.

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NEW ORLEANS BBQ CAJUN SHRIMP



New Orleans BBQ Cajun Shrimp image

I found this recipe online and as I like all things "Cajun" I was not disappointed. This calls for beer, as I have had it in New Orleans. I like it with beer better than the sherry/white wine recipes.

Provided by Dugyb

Categories     Cajun

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 lbs large shrimp, in the shell see note (21 to 25 count or per pound, fresh or frozen)
3 tablespoons cajun spices
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 lb butter
1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 cup beer
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 lemon, sliced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 -5 dashes louisiana hot sauce

Steps:

  • Combine 3 tablespoons of the cajun spice and 1 tablespoon of the salt in a small bowl.
  • Rub the shrimp with this mixture.
  • Place the shrimp in a plastic baggie and refrigerate while you make the sauce.
  • In a saucepan set over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft, but not browned.
  • Add the beer, oil, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon, lemon juice, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, and cayenne, as well as the pepper, rosemary and 2 teaspoons salt.
  • Stir to mix.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until thick.
  • Remove from the heat, uncover, and cool to room temperature.
  • Remove and discard the lemon slices and bay leaves.
  • Pour 1 1/2 cups of the sauce over the shrimp.
  • Toss to coat well.
  • Cover and refrigerate the shrimp for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Cover and refrigerate the remaining sauce separately and save for dipping.
  • Prepare a charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill for direct grilling over high heat.
  • While the grill is heating, reheat the remaining sauce making sure that it doesn't burn.
  • Remove the shrimp from the pan and discard the marinade.
  • Grill the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until the shells are pink.
  • Don't overcook or they will get tough.
  • Serve with the warm sauce for dipping.

NEW ORLEANS-STYLE BARBECUED SHRIMP



New Orleans-Style Barbecued Shrimp image

Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 2 to 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, minced
3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1/2 large lemon, sliced crosswise into five 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 pound shell-on, deveined large shrimp
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon ground dried thyme (see Cook's Note)
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature and cut into small cubes
Crusty bread, for dipping

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, shallot and garlic. Cook, stirring often with a wooden spoon, until the shallots are soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the lemon slices and cook until they begin to brown, about 1 minute longer, then stir in the shrimp, paprika, thyme, black pepper and salt. Add the Worcestershire sauce and 3 tablespoons water and bring the liquid to a simmer.
  • Cook, stirring often, until the shrimp are beginning to turn pink, about 2 minutes. Add the butter cubes and swirl the pan to combine. Allow the sauce to simmer until the shrimp are pink and just opaque all the way through, another 3 to 4 minutes. Serve with lots of napkins and some crusty bread for sopping up the sauce.

CHEF JOHN'S NEW ORLEANS-STYLE BARBEQUED SHRIMP



Chef John's New Orleans-Style Barbequed Shrimp image

This indigenous American shellfish dish, cooked on the stovetop, has plenty of big flavors from garlic, rosemary, and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve over hot cooked rice. Use the largest shrimp you can get.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ½ pounds colossal shrimp, EZ-peel type (deveined and shells split down the back)
1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups chicken stock
lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, or more to taste
2 dashes hot sauce, or to taste
3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into chunks
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 sprig fresh rosemary for garnish

Steps:

  • Peel shrimp and place into a mixing bowl; set shrimp shells aside in a saucepan.
  • Drizzle vegetable oil over shrimp and season with black pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and seafood seasoning. Mix shrimp to coat with spices and cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate shrimp to absorb flavors, at least 1 hour.
  • Place reserved shrimp shells in saucepan over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon butter; cook and stir until shells are pink and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in chicken stock, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low; simmer until shrimp shells have given off their flavor, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Strain shrimp stock through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl and add lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Stir to combine.
  • Place a large skillet over high heat until pan is very hot; sear shrimp in the very hot, dry pan until shrimp are browned, about 1 minute per side.
  • Stir 3 tablespoons cold butter, garlic, and minced rosemary into shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp are opaque in the middle and garlic is fragrant, 1 minute. Pour in shrimp stock.
  • Transfer shrimp from skillet to a bowl, using a slotted spoon; reserve sauce in skillet. Bring sauce to a boil and cook until reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste. Return shrimp to pan, reduce heat to low, and warm through, about 1 minute. Serve shrimp drizzled with pan sauce; garnish with a rosemary sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 289.8 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 836.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

REAL NEW ORLEANS STYLE BBQ SHRIMP



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This is one of my husband's favorite dishes. It isn't exactly healthy, but it is fabulous. It is a common dish in Louisiana. This recipe feeds a lot of people. You can cut it in half for a family dinner.

Provided by Melissa S.

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 pounds medium shrimp, with shells
2 pounds butter
1 medium sweet onion, minced
8 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, diced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
2 tablespoons dried rosemary
ground black pepper to taste
½ cup Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in as many baking dishes as you need. Set aside.
  • Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, celery, parsley, Creole seasoning and rosemary. Cook and stir for a few minutes, until onion is tender. Add the rest of the butter and cook until melted over low heat. Stir in the pepper, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Pour this mixture over the shrimp so that the shrimp are completely submerged.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until shrimp are pink, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1148.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 675.3 mg, Fat 97.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 59.3 g, SaturatedFat 59.3 g, Sodium 1606.4 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

BBQ SHRIMP



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This New Orleans classic happens to be one of my favorite ways to eat shrimp. Sweet Carolina shrimp bathe in a spicy butter sauce that's perfect for soppin' up with slices of grilled bread. You've got to try it.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds raw jumbo shrimp (with heads, if possible), preferably Carolina shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails intact, shells and heads reserved
2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup dry sherry
2 teaspoons dried rosemary
1 bay leaf
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken or seafood stock
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from about 1 large lemon)
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
Chopped fresh parsley, for sprinkling
Thick slices French bread, grilled

Steps:

  • Toss the shrimp with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a very large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and reserved shrimp heads and shells. Cook until the onion and garlic are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the sherry and cook until the liquid evaporates, about 1 minute. Add the rosemary, bay leaf, stock, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and remaining tablespoon Cajun seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce reduces by half, 15 to 20 minutes. Pour the sauce through a wire mesh strainer over a liquid measuring cup. Reserve the strained liquid and discard the solids.
  • Melt the butter in the skillet. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to turn pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the reserved sauce and cook until the shrimp are done, 2 to 3 more minutes. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve with the grilled bread.

NEW ORLEANS BBQ SHRIMP



New Orleans BBQ Shrimp image

A beloved classic, New Orleans style BBQ Shrimp is bathed in a buttery sauce that's kicked up with garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and Creole seasoning.

Provided by Todd Coleman

Categories     Appetizer     Entree

Time 42m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons plus 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 pounds colossal (10 to 15 per pound) unpeeled shrimp , deveined
2 teaspoons cracked black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1/2 cup beer, preferably lager
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons hot sauce, preferably Crystal
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, from about half a lemon
Crusty French bread , for dipping

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons butter and the garlic over medium-high heat in a large (12-inch) skillet.
  • When the garlic is sizzling, add the shrimp, black pepper, and Creole seasoning and cook, stirring and flipping the shrimp, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the beer and cook, while stirring and scraping with a wooden spoon, until the beer is reduced by half, about 1 minute.
  • Add the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and lemon juice and bring to a simmer, stirring until sauce is reduced and shrimp are cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Turn the heat down to low and slowly stir in the remaining butter, in small batches, to form a smooth and velvety sauce, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, divide among bowls, and serve with crusty bread to dip in the buttery sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 507 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 32 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

NEW ORLEANS BBQ SHRIMP RECIPE BY TASTY



New Orleans BBQ Shrimp Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: butter, olive oil, worcestershire sauce, garlic, bay leaves, creole seasoning, oregano, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, green onions, lemon juice, lemon, large fresh shrimp

Provided by Christin Mahlrig

Categories     Sides

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ sticks butter
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup worcestershire sauce
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon creole seasoning
1 teaspoon oregano
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 lemon, sliced
2 lb large fresh shrimp, unpeeled

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Combine all ingredients EXCEPT shrimp in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat. Salt to taste.
  • Place shrimp in a 9X13-inch baking dish. Then, pour butter mixture over shrimp.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once.
  • Serve with toasted French bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 47 grams, Sugar 2 grams

NEW ORLEANS BBQ SHRIMP



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Not really barbequed and not low fat, but a sinfully pleasant way to savor fresh shrimp that is super easy and downsizes easily. I adapted this recipe from "I Want Dat Cajun Cookbook" by Remy, a gift from my Southern Louisiana uncle. Remy said that when served in restaurants, you are given a large bib to protect your neck and clothes, then hot wet towels to clean up after. Put a bowl on the table for discarded shells. I couldn't get it to post correctly, but the recipe calls for 5 to 6 pounds of large shrimp.

Provided by ninja

Categories     Cajun

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 lb butter
6 lbs large shrimp, unpeeled
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 bay leaves
3/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
6 teaspoons rosemary
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice
hot French bread

Steps:

  • Melt butter in sauce pan. Sprinkle shrimp with salt, black and cayenne peppers to taste and mix well.
  • Spread bay leaves around the bottom of a large baking pan. Place seasoned shrimp in the pan no more than 2 layers deep.
  • Add olive oil, Cajun seasoning, garlic, rosemary leaves and lemon juice to the melted butter. Stir well to blend and pour over shrimp.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees about 30 minutes. Let cool until shrimp can be handled easily.
  • Peel and eat shrimp, dipping chunks of hot French bread in the wonderful butter sauce as you go.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1006.6, Fat 65.7, SaturatedFat 24.7, Cholesterol 772.6, Sodium 1280.3, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.8, Protein 93.1

BARBECUED SHRIMP WITH RICE



Barbecued Shrimp with Rice image

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

Tips:

  • Choose the right shrimp: Opt for medium or large shrimp, as they're easier to handle and cook evenly.
  • Clean the shrimp properly: Devein the shrimp by making a shallow incision along the back and removing the dark vein. Rinse the shrimp thoroughly under cold water.
  • Marinate the shrimp: Create a flavorful marinade using spices, herbs, and liquids like lemon juice or buttermilk. Allow the shrimp to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • Cook the shrimp properly: The key to perfectly cooked shrimp is to not overcook them. Grill or sauté the shrimp for just a few minutes per side, until they turn opaque and slightly pink in the center.
  • Use a flavorful sauce: Enhance the taste of the shrimp by serving them with a delicious sauce. Consider options like a creamy garlic sauce, a tangy barbecue sauce, or a spicy Cajun sauce.

Conclusion:

New Orleans BBQ Cajun Shrimp is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or a main course. With its bold flavors and succulent shrimp, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds. Whether you prefer grilled or sautéed shrimp, the key to success lies in using fresh ingredients, marinating the shrimp properly, and cooking them to perfection. Serve the shrimp with your favorite sides and a flavorful sauce for a complete and satisfying meal. From backyard barbecues to casual gatherings, this New Orleans-inspired shrimp dish is guaranteed to be a hit among seafood lovers.

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