THE BEST NEW ORLEANS BBQ SHRIMP. EVER.
I perfected my BBQ shrimp recipe after cobbling together elements of many other recipes. BBQ shrimp is a classic New Orleans dish, purportedly invented at Pascal's Manale. It's not an accurate name, though - there is no barbecue sauce involved and the shrimp don't go anywhere near a grill. Having fresh shrimp is very important! The Abita imparts a unique flavor, too - if you can get Abita in your area, definitely use it, but if you need to substitute, choose a mild amber ale. Nothing too hoppy and nothing too plain. This recipe will serve 4 as a main dish or up to 8 as an appetizer. This is a dish you eat with your hands - messy and fun!
Provided by CptShane
Categories Cajun
Time 43m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Put the shrimp in one layer in a shallow baking dish that can go in the broiler and sprinkle lightly with coarse sea salt.
- Dice the onion up and smash the garlic really well with the flat side of a big knife. Don't cut up the garlic, just smash it.
- Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and saute the onions until they're translucent.
- Add the smashed garlic, lemon zest, and the butter to the saucepan. Stir it up.
- Once the butter has melted, add all the seasonings - garlic powder, crab boil, LOTS of cracked pepper (I don't know my exact measurement but I'd say probably 30 "cracks" of the pepper cracker), and 4 big slugs from the Worchestershire sauce bottle. Keep stirring.
- Taste to see if it's spicy enough for you, and if it isn't, add some cayenne - there's cayenne in the crab boil, but some people like a higher level of spiciness than the crab boil can provide.
- Dump in 2 more tablespoons of olive oil and the juice of the lemon while continuously stirring.
- Add half of the beer (keep stirring!) and drink the rest (while stirring.) Once all the foam from the beer is gone and it's bubbling again it's ready.
- Pour the sauce over the shrimp in the baking dish, stir it around, and put it in the broiler.
- Broil for 8 minutes and then stir it up and broil for 5 more minutes (longer if your shrimp are super gigantic) until the shrimp look done (nice and pink) and you have some good brown crusties on top. The shallower your dish is the better it will be - you want the sauce to almost just barely-ish not cover the shrimp so the little bit of exposed surface browns.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before eating. Serve in a bowl with tons of sauce and hot french bread for dipping!
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Kristen Brown
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The shrimp are so flavorful and juicy, and the sauce is incredible. I highly recommend this recipe.
Juliet Erastus
[email protected]I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the shrimp and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Tammy Carrico
[email protected]This BBQ shrimp recipe is a game-changer. The flavors are out of this world and the shrimp are cooked to perfection. I've already made it twice and it's quickly become a family favorite.
Musabin Shomsher
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Yaser Alsaffar
[email protected]This recipe is a must-try for any BBQ shrimp lover. The shrimp are cooked to perfection and the sauce is absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making this again soon.
Leann Barron
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I tried this recipe and it was surprisingly good. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.
Klerjus Maka
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp were delicious. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who loves BBQ shrimp.
gamer king
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out great. The sauce was a little too spicy for my taste, but that's just personal preference. Overall, a great recipe!
George Mathebula
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the sauce was amazing. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family and friends.
Rylan Worthington
[email protected]I'm not usually a big fan of BBQ shrimp, but this recipe changed my mind. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
AK
[email protected]This BBQ shrimp is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. The shrimp are tender and juicy, and the sauce is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. I'll definitely be making this again soon.
Naya Ahmad
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I gave it a try. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.
Aneesa Jaggernauth
[email protected]OMG! This BBQ shrimp is amazing! The sauce is so flavorful and the shrimp are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Clinton Kagiso
[email protected]I've tried many BBQ shrimp recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The combination of spices and the cooking method creates a truly unique and unforgettable dish. Highly recommended!
Hinza Ali
[email protected]This BBQ shrimp recipe is a true gem! The flavors are incredibly rich and complex, with a perfect balance of sweet, smoky, and tangy. The shrimp are cooked to perfection, tender and juicy, and the sauce is absolutely divine.