New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp

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This New Orleans BBQ shrimp is a special entrée — excellent with a loaf of French bread to dunk in the sauce. Add a glass of wine and a pasta, and you have an incredible meal for any guest.

Submitted by Rachel K
Updated on November 22, 2024
New Orleans barbecue shrimp served with crusty bread and white wine
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • ⅓ teaspoon paprika

  • ½ cup butter

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¼ cup beer, room temperature

  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • salt to taste

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, stir together garlic powder, onion powder, basil, thyme, rosemary, cayenne pepper, and paprika.

  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook for a couple of minutes. Season with spice mixture and continue to cook and stir for a few minutes. Add beer and Worcestershire sauce; simmer until shrimp are cooked through, about 1 more minute. Taste and season with salt before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

345 Calories
25g Fat
5g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 345
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Cholesterol 234mg 78%
Sodium 375mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 24g 48%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 91mg 7%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 298mg 6%

* 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.