Roll up your sleeves! BBQ Shrimp New Orleans Style; submerged in a spicy seasoned butter and baked in their shells!
I had my first ever Mardi Gras food themed party! It was a gathering for my hubby’s birthday, which was right smack in the middle of Mardi Gras.
I didn’t tell anyone that was the theme, so we weren’t throwing beads or flashing anyone, but we did enjoy some simple Cajun dishes! Jambalaya and this BBQ Shrimp New Orleans Style were on the menu!
My hubby and I haven’t been to New Orleans in over 20 years, but there are a few things you never forget when you visit.
First, the alcoholic drinks taste sweet, but don’t be fooled, they’re potent, and the food is flavorful and spicy!
I’m usually a whimp when it comes to spicy food, but creole seasoning adds a perfect boost of flavor!
The shrimp got an extra spicy oomph from the chili sauce that was in the marinate, soaking up all the flavors for a couple of hours before it was baked!
I served it warm, but when it cooled down, it was just as tasty. Serve it as an appetizer with other sides or add a salad, corn and some crusty bread for a main dish!
BBQ Shrimp
Ingredients
- 4 pounds shrimp, fresh
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup chili sauce
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 lemons, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
Directions
- Line a shallow baking sheet or roasting pan (you may need two) with foil and put aside.
- Put the shrimp in a container that can be sealed. I used a large plastic Ziploc bag.
- Add butter and all remaining ingredients to a medium size saucepan, melting butter on low heat. Stir until all ingredients are blended. Pour over shrimp and chill for 2 hours, turning over every 30 minutes.
- In a preheated oven at 400 degrees F bake shrimp for 20 minutes. Turn shrimp once during baking.
Recipe from Southern Living, September, 2002
Karen (Back Road Journal)
New Orleans BBQ shrimp are one of my favorite dishes. I’ll have to try your baked version, it sounds terrific. A belated birthday wish to your husband. 🙂
Sandra
I hope you do try it, Karen! It was a fun birthday for him, thanks!
Joanne T Ferguson
G’day! Look terrific Sandra! Love shrimp aka prawns….
pinned the loved today too! YUM!
Cheers! Joanne
Sandra
Thank you Joanne! Sure appreciate it 🙂
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef
When I read no beads or flashing I kinda felt sad but when I looked at the food, holy cow that makes me so hungry!
Sandra
haha! Well, we did have beads, but they added to the decor only 🙂 Thanks, Maureen.
Bam's Kitchen
Beautiful! I have never had Creole BBQ shrimp baked before. This is a very fun concept. I love the bright colors and spice of this dish. My boys like it spicy so I know they would be all over your recipe. I might even need to make it hotter for them… Take Care, BAM
Sandra
Baking the shrimp makes this recipe super easy! That is the beauty of this recipe, you can definitely add more heat 🙂
Hotly Spiced
What a terrific looking dish. So much colour! And those prawns must have had so much flavour – what a terrific marinade! xx
Anyonita
Oh my, this is my kind of recipe! I love baked shrimp any day, but the idea of combining it with Creole flavors is just too tempting 🙂 This would be perfect for warmer weather; I can just imagine it with some corn, a nice green salad and loads of white wine! Yummy 🙂
Sandra
Thanks, Anyonita! I agree, this is a dish you can enjoy on a summer day!
Tanusree
What a gorgeous looking dish and so easy to prepare ! Thanks for sharing it at Tasty Tuesday. I am featuring it this week.
Sandra
Thank you! I appreciate that 🙂
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life
I was just wandering around your site and this jumped out at me! It looks so amazing! I am so making this! Pinning this and stumbling too!
Sandra Shaffer
Thanks, Michelle! I’m so glad you like this shrimp recipe! So easy to make and finger licking good! Thanks for the love!!