Real New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp

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

Submitted by Melissa S
Updated on October 3, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, celery, parsley, Creole seasoning, and rosemary. Cook and stir for a few minutes, until onion is tender. Add rest of butter and cook until melted over low heat. Stir in pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. Pour this mixture over shrimp so that shrimp are completely submerged.

  3. Bake in the preheated oven until shrimp are pink, 15 to 20 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

1148 Calories
97g Fat
10g Carbs
59g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 1148
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 97g 125%
Saturated Fat 59g 297%
Cholesterol 675mg 225%
Sodium 1606mg 70%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 59g 119%
Vitamin C 14mg 15%
Calcium 219mg 17%
Iron 8mg 46%
Potassium 790mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.