Best 9 Southern Barbecue Shrimp Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Southern cuisine with our exploration of the tantalizing flavors of Southern barbecue shrimp. This dish, steeped in tradition and bursting with bold flavors, offers a symphony of smoky, spicy, and sweet notes that will delight your taste buds. Whether you prefer your shrimp grilled, roasted, or fried, we'll guide you through the essential ingredients, techniques, and cooking methods to create a truly unforgettable Southern barbecue shrimp experience. Get ready to gather your friends and family around the table as we delve into the secrets of this iconic dish, sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

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.

SAUCY BARBECUE SHRIMP



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This old, rustic Cajun dish is one of our family favorites. Don't remove the shells from the shrimp-the beauty of this dish is peeling the shrimp and dipping it in the sauce. We've doubled and even tripled this barbecue shrimp to feed crowds and it's always perfect! -Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 bottle (18 ounces) barbecue sauce
1 bottle (12 ounces) pale ale beer or nonalcoholic beer
2 pounds uncooked shell-on shrimp (31-40 per pound), deveined
French bread baguette, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir in barbecue sauce and beer., Place shrimp in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour barbecue mixture over top. Bake, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. Serve with baguette slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 883mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

NEW ORLEANS BARBECUE SHRIMP



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Barbecue shrimp is an old New Orleans recipe that has nothing to do with barbecue or with grilling. Its name comes from the spicy, smoky flavor the shrimp derive from being cooked with Worcestershire sauce and lots of black pepper. It is a fine and almost absurdly fast dish - once the shrimp are peeled, you can have it on the table in 10 minutes - with a rich, savory sauce that completely belies the little effort it takes. But as I discovered once I started playing around with it, the key ingredient is neither Worcestershire sauce nor pepper, but rather butter. If you start with about a tablespoon for each serving of shrimp, you can add almost any flavor you like and create a sauce with the same creaminess and rich flavor. But start with Worcestershire sauce and pepper!

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2 to 2 pounds peeled shrimp
2 tablespoons Worcestershire or soy sauce
Salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon or more fresh black pepper
Juice of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Put butter in skillet, and turn heat to high; when it melts, add garlic, shrimp and Worcestershire or soy sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thick and shrimp uniformly pink, about 5 minutes. If sauce threatens to dry out, add a tablespoon or two of water.
  • When shrimp are done, add salt and pepper, then lemon juice. Serve over rice or with bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 253, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 1565 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 1 gram

SOUTHERN BARBECUE SHRIMP



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I adapted this recipe from one I found in Gourmet Magazine grilling issue. I added a bit more brown sugar to the sauce to take some of the bite out of the Worcestershire. The original recipe called for the shrimp to be broiled in their shells. Today happened to be in the high 90's, so I decided to cook these, peeled, in the sauce over the stove...ANYTHING to not have to turn the broiler on!! I think they turned out great. Next time I think I will definitely try these on the grill.

Provided by Kozmic Blues

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb large shrimp, shelled and deveined
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning (or other seafood seasoning)
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • In a sauce pan over low heat, melt butter, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, and Old Bay seasoning.
  • Whisk until brown sugar is dissolved.
  • Add about 1/2 the sauce to a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add shrimp and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.
  • as the shrimp were finishing, I turned the heat up a bit under the remaining sauce until it just bubbled a bit.
  • Transfer cooked shrimp to platter and serve with lemon wedges, and remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 218.6, Sodium 398.3, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 10.5, Protein 23.4

BBQ SHRIMP



BBQ Shrimp image

Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon cayenne
Zest and juice of 2 limes, plus lime wedges, for serving
2 pounds 16/20 shrimp, shell on and deveined

Steps:

  • Set up your grill for even medium-high heat. If using a charcoal grill, distribute the coals evenly. If using a gas grill, heat both sides evenly.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, brown sugar, paprika, salt, cumin, coriander, cayenne and lime zest and juice. Add the shrimp and allow to marinate for 15 minutes at room temperature and up to 3 hours refrigerated.
  • Remove the shrimp from the marinade and place on a cooling rack in a single layer. Put the cooling rack on the grill and cook the shrimp, pulling the cooling rack off the grill to flip them, until charred and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
  • To serve: Add the shrimp to a platter and garnish with lime wedges.

PAN-BARBECUED SHRIMP



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This Southern recipe, although called ''barbecue,'' is actually prepared in a hot cast-iron skillet.

Provided by Bryan Miller And Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 10m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

16 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf, crushed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 to 5 thyme sprigs, chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt to taste, if desired
2 pounds unshelled large shrimp, approximately 20 to 24, rinsed briefly in cold water
1/2 cup bottled clam juice
1/4 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • In a large cast-iron skillet or frying pan, melt eight tablespoons of the butter over high heat. Add all the remaining ingredients except the remaining eight tablespoons of butter, the shrimp, clam juice and wine. Stir well and add the shrimp. Cook about three minutes, stirring and shaking the pan.
  • Add the remaining eight tablespoons of butter, clam juice and wine. Cook, stirring and shaking the pan, for three more minutes. Remove from the heat and serve immediately with the hot butter from the pan and French bread or rice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 436, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 29 grams, Sodium 773 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 2 grams

SOUTHERN "BARBECUE" SHRIMP



Southern

Provided by Charlotte Fekete

Categories     Citrus     Broil     Shrimp     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound uncooked large shrimp, deveined but with tails and shells intact
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/3 cup Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning or other seafood seasoning
Lemon wedges
Crusty baguette slices

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Cover rimmed baking sheet with foil and spread shrimp on sheet. Mix melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, and Old Bay seasoning in medium bowl for sauce. Pour half of sauce over shrimp and stir to coat. Broil until shrimp are just opaque in center, about 2 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer to platter; serve with lemon wedges, baguette slices, and remaining sauce.

HABANERO BBQ SHRIMP



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Quick and easy grilled shrimp recipe with apricot preserves, habanero pepper, and ginger from Son of a Southern Chef.

Provided by Lazarus Lynch

Categories     Shrimp     Grill/Barbecue     Shellfish     Seafood     Apricot     Jam or Jelly     Chile Pepper     Soy Sauce     Ginger     Summer     Juneteenth     Fourth of July

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup apricot preserves
Juice of 2 limes, plus wedges for serving
1 habanero pepper, seeded and small diced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 small garlic cloves, finely grated
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
2 pounds extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Vegetable oil, for brushing

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the apricot preserves, lime juice, habanero, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. Transfer half the sauce to a large zip-top bag and add the shrimp. Seal the bag and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
  • Heat a grill to high or heat a large grill pan over high heat. Brush the grates or the pan with oil. Soak bamboo skewers in water and a wedge lime.
  • Thread 5 shrimp onto a bamboo or metal skewer (discard the sauce in the bag) and grill until charred on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Do not overcook, please.
  • Serve with the remaining sauce on the side for dipping and lime wedges.

NEW ORLEANS BARBECUE SHRIMP



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Make and share this New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Creole

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 lbs fresh unpeeled large shrimp (6 pounds if using shrimp with heads on)
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 lemons, sliced
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons creole seasoning
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
French bread

Steps:

  • Spread shrimp in a shallow, aluminum foil-lined broiler pan.
  • Combine butter and next 12 ingredients in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until butter melts, and pour over shrimp.
  • Cover and chill 2 hours, turning shrimp every 30 minutes.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes; turn once.
  • Serve with bread.

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp. Fresh shrimp will have a sweeter, more delicate flavor than frozen shrimp.
  • Clean the shrimp properly. Remove the heads, tails, and shells from the shrimp. Devein the shrimp by making a shallow cut along the back and removing the dark vein.
  • Marinate the shrimp. Marinating the shrimp in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs will help to infuse them with flavor.
  • Cook the shrimp over high heat. This will help to sear the shrimp and prevent them from becoming tough.
  • Do not overcook the shrimp. Shrimp only take a few minutes to cook. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately. Shrimp are best served hot off the grill or stovetop.

Conclusion:

Southern barbecue shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal. Whether you are serving it as an appetizer, main course, or side dish, southern barbecue shrimp is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give southern barbecue shrimp a try. You won't be disappointed!

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