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BBQ Shrimp New Orleans Style

August 15, 2019 by Sandra Shaffer 21 Comments

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Roll up your sleeves, everyone! It’s a BBQ Shrimp New Orleans Style recipe.

Barbeque doesn’t necessarily mean “grilled” in this case – it means shrimp submerged in a spicy seasoned butter and baked in their shells. Magical. 

This post was first featured in 2014 and has since been updated with new photos and content.

New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp with fresh sweet corn.

BBQ Shrimp

Alan and I haven’t been to New Orleans in over 20 years, but there are a few things you never forget when you visit.

For instance: the food is flavorful and spicy like nowhere else on earth!

I’m usually a wimp when it comes to spicy food, but Creole seasoning adds a perfect boost of flavor to just about anything.

Of course, I had to capture that Creole culture recently during my first ever Mardi Gras food themed party! It was a gathering for Alan’s birthday, which was right smack in the middle of Mardi Gras.

Barbeque shrimp recipe, New Orleans style. Served with sweet corn and bread.

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.

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. (And messy! Be sure to prepare for that.)

BBQ Shrimp New Orleans Style with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Serve this BBQ shrimp as an appetizer with other sides or add a salad, corn, and some crusty bread for a main dish!

It’s very versatile…and I’ve found it’s just as good in the warmer months as in the colder ones.

How do you make it? Well, let’s dig right in…

BBQ Shrimp – Ingredients & Utensils

Everything in this recipe is easily found at your local grocery store. I love meals that are simple to prep!

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

Utensils/Other Items

  • Tinfoil
  • A shallow baking sheet or roasting pan
  • Large Ziploc bags
  • A medium-sized saucepan 

Dietary Notes

If you buy the right ingredients – especially the sauces! – this should be a gluten-free recipe. Make sure to check the labels!

I haven’t tried this recipe with any other substitutions, however. I’m sure they’d be easy to make, but I don’t know how it would turn out. If you’ve made a keto, vegetarian, vegan, etc version of this barbeque shrimp recipe, please share it in the comments!

BBQ Shrimp – Instructions

  1. Line a shallow baking sheet or roasting pan (you may need two) with foil and put aside.
  2. Put the shrimp in a container that can be sealed. I used a large plastic Ziploc bag.
  3. Add butter and all remaining ingredients to a medium size saucepan, melting butter on low heat. Stir until all ingredients are blended. 
  4. Pour the butter mixture over the shrimp and chill for 2 hours, turning over every 30 minutes.
  5. In a preheated oven at 400 degrees F bake shrimp for 20 minutes. Turn shrimp once during baking. Don’t let them overcook, or they’ll be tough and kind of gross when they come out!
  6. Serve. Easy!
  • Adding spices to melted butter in a bowl to make the marinade for BBQ Shrimp.
    Add spices to melted butter
  • Mixing the marinade together for BBQ shrimp.
    Combine Marinade ingredients
  • Fresh lemons added to a shrimp marinade.
    Add fresh sliced lemons
  • Shrimp and marinade in a bag.
    Add shrimp and marinade in a bag
Marinated BBQ shrimp ready to be cooked.

BBQ Shrimp – FAQs

Nothing super pressing in this section…just a few questions I’ve gotten before!

How salty is this recipe?

Oooh, very! If you’re watching your salt intake or just don’t like salty food, I recommend finding sodium-reduced versions of the sauces in the recipe.

Are thawed frozen shrimp OK for this?

A lot of fresh shrimp is just defrosted frozen shrimp anyway…I think you will be OK! It’s really hard to find actual fresh shrimp unless you live near the coast, even if it’s advertised as fresh. But if you can get the real thing…do it!

I really like spicy food – how spicy is this?

I’d say it’s pretty mild to moderate. Serving it with Tabasco sauce will give you more heat if you want it! Remember, I’m a wimp about spice…

Do I have to cook the shrimp in the shells? Should I get the shrimp with heads still on?

Yes and yes. It all adds to the flavor (and the Creole authenticity)!

New Orleans bbq shrimp garnished with lemon wedges in a bowl.

How did you like this barbeque shrimp recipe?

Did you serve it with a side, and if so, what kind? Did you substitute anything in the recipe? Please tell me in the comments…I’d love to hear about your cooking adventures.

Other great recipes here at The Foodie Affair…

In the mood for another shrimp dish? I’ve got a few:

  • Spicy Tequila Shrimp
  • Asparagus and Shrimp Stir Fry

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Yield: 8 servings

BBQ Shrimp

BBQ Shrimp New Orleans Style with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp is buttery and spicy. Saute'ed with Worchestershire sauce and lemons, it's a New Orleans bbq shrimp as unique as the city it comes from.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

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

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    8

    Serving Size:

    1

    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 418Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 479mgSodium: 3169mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 52g

    Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.

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    Category: Appetizer

    Recipe from Southern Living, September, 2002

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    Comments

    1. Karen (Back Road Journal)

      March 11, 2014 at 8:16 pm

      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. 🙂

      Reply
      • Sandra

        March 12, 2014 at 2:37 am

        I hope you do try it, Karen! It was a fun birthday for him, thanks!

        Reply
    2. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

      March 12, 2014 at 8:30 am

      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!

      Reply
      • Sandra

        March 13, 2014 at 4:55 am

        haha! Well, we did have beads, but they added to the decor only 🙂 Thanks, Maureen.

        Reply
    3. Bam's Kitchen

      March 12, 2014 at 9:57 am

      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

      Reply
      • Sandra

        March 13, 2014 at 4:53 am

        Baking the shrimp makes this recipe super easy! That is the beauty of this recipe, you can definitely add more heat 🙂

        Reply
    4. Sandra

      March 13, 2014 at 4:57 am

      Thank you Joanne! Sure appreciate it 🙂

      Reply
    5. Hotly Spiced

      March 13, 2014 at 6:17 am

      What a terrific looking dish. So much colour! And those prawns must have had so much flavour – what a terrific marinade! xx

      Reply
    6. Anyonita

      March 17, 2014 at 1:03 pm

      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 🙂

      Reply
      • Sandra

        March 18, 2014 at 1:24 am

        Thanks, Anyonita! I agree, this is a dish you can enjoy on a summer day!

        Reply
    7. Tanusree

      March 18, 2014 at 6:46 am

      What a gorgeous looking dish and so easy to prepare ! Thanks for sharing it at Tasty Tuesday. I am featuring it this week.

      Reply
      • Sandra

        March 18, 2014 at 4:25 pm

        Thank you! I appreciate that 🙂

        Reply
    8. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life

      July 21, 2014 at 5:12 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Sandra Shaffer

        July 21, 2014 at 10:07 pm

        Thanks, Michelle! I’m so glad you like this shrimp recipe! So easy to make and finger licking good! Thanks for the love!!

        Reply
    9. Brandi

      August 17, 2019 at 5:43 pm

      I love ANYTHING New Orleans Style!!!!! This shrimp looks DELICIOUS!

      Reply
    10. Michaela Kenkel

      August 18, 2019 at 8:06 am

      The BBQ spice on these shrimp was spot on!! I have tried other recipes, and nothing compares to these!! Thanks for another great recipe!

      Reply
    11. Julie Menghini

      August 18, 2019 at 7:18 pm

      I can’t think of anything more decadent than perfectly cooked and seasoned shrimp! I love the flavor of cooking them in their shells. I’ll be making this for our Sunday dinner!

      Reply
    12. Lisa Hitzeman

      August 19, 2019 at 7:36 am

      This shrimp has SO much flavor! It’s absolutely delicious!

      Reply
    13. Deb Clark

      August 19, 2019 at 9:34 am

      This recipe is amazing! We enjoyed the shrimp for dinner and leftovers topped off a salad last night. Loving all this flavor – thank you!

      Reply
    14. Jennifer A Stewart

      August 20, 2019 at 12:56 pm

      Brooks introduced me to this amazing recipe but your’s is so much better than his moms! Shh. Don’t tell him I said that!

      Reply

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