Barbecued Shrimp Recipe

Name: Barbecued Shrimp
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: 1 pound large shrimp; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper and 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; Dried Thyme Leaves; Dried Rosemary Leaves; Dried Oregano Leaves; 1/2 cup plus 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 cup plus 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 4 cloves minced garlic; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; Shrimp Stock; 1/2 cup beer; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 cup chicken stock

Dive into a taste of Louisiana with this incredible Barbecued Shrimp recipe, straight from the legendary Chef Paul Prudhomme! This messy-but-amazing dish features succulent shrimp swimming in a rich, buttery sauce. Perfect for a romantic dinner for two (easily doubled!), it's best enjoyed peeling the shrimp at the table and dipping crusty French bread into the irresistible sauce. Warning: prepare for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Calories 747 kcal

Protein 25g

Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barbecued Shrimp

1 pound large shrimp
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper and 1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Dried Thyme Leaves
Dried Rosemary Leaves
Dried Oregano Leaves
1/2 cup plus 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup plus 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves minced garlic
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Shrimp Stock
1/2 cup beer
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 cup chicken stock

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How to Make Barbecued Shrimp

Rinse 1 pound of shrimp under cold water and drain thoroughly. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the seasoning mix ingredients: 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt.
In a large skillet, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter over high heat. Add 4 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Stir in the prepared seasoning mix.
Add the shrimp to the skillet.
Cook for 2 minutes, shaking the pan constantly in a back-and-forth motion to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
Add the remaining 5 tablespoons (1/4 cup) of butter and 1/4 cup of chicken stock.
Cook, continuing to shake the pan, for another 2 minutes.
Stir in 1/2 cup of beer (such as lager). Cook and shake for 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
Serve immediately in warm bowls with plenty of crusty French bread for dipping. Alternatively, serve on a platter with cooked rice mounded in the center and the shrimp and sauce arranged around it.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

62 g

Sugar

Fat

237g

Carbs

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