Roll up your sleeves, everyone! It’s a BBQ Shrimp New Orleans Style recipe.
Barbeque doesnβt necessarily mean βgrilledβ 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.
BBQ Shrimp
Alan and I havenβt 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!
Iβm 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 Alanβs birthday, which was right smack in the middle of Mardi Gras.
I didnβt tell anyone that was the theme, so we werenβt 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.)
Serve this BBQ shrimp as an appetizer with other sides or add a salad, corn, and some crusty bread for a main dish!
Itβs very versatile…and Iβve found itβs just as good in the warmer months as in the colder ones.
How do you make it? Well, letβs 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 havenβt tried this recipe with any other substitutions, however. Iβm sure theyβd be easy to make, but I donβt know how it would turn out. If youβve made a keto, vegetarian, vegan, etc version of this barbeque shrimp recipe, please share it in the comments!
BBQ Shrimp – 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 the butter mixture over the 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. Donβt let them overcook, or theyβll be tough and kind of gross when they come out!
- Serve. Easy!
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Add spices to melted butter -
Combine Marinade ingredients -
Add fresh sliced lemons -
Add shrimp and marinade in a bag
BBQ Shrimp – FAQs
Nothing super pressing in this section…just a few questions Iβve gotten before!
How salty is this recipe?
Oooh, very! If youβre watching your salt intake or just donβt 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! Itβs really hard to find actual fresh shrimp unless you live near the coast, even if itβs advertised as fresh. But if you can get the real thing…do it!
I really like spicy food – how spicy is this?
Iβd say itβs pretty mild to moderate. Serving it with Tabasco sauce will give you more heat if you want it! Remember, Iβm 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)!
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…Iβd love to hear about your cooking adventures.
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BBQ Shrimp
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.
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
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount 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.
Recipe from Southern Living, September, 2002
Jennifer A Stewart
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!
Deb Clark
This recipe is amazing! We enjoyed the shrimp for dinner and leftovers topped off a salad last night. Loving all this flavor – thank you!
Lisa Hitzeman
This shrimp has SO much flavor! It’s absolutely delicious!
Julie Menghini
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!
Michaela Kenkel
The BBQ spice on these shrimp was spot on!! I have tried other recipes, and nothing compares to these!! Thanks for another great recipe!
Brandi
I love ANYTHING New Orleans Style!!!!! This shrimp looks DELICIOUS!
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!!
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 π
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 π 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 π
Sandra
Thanks, Anyonita! I agree, this is a dish you can enjoy on a summer day!
Hotly Spiced
What a terrific looking dish. So much colour! And those prawns must have had so much flavour – what a terrific marinade! xx
Sandra
Thank you Joanne! Sure appreciate it π
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 π
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 π Thanks, Maureen.
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. π
Sandra
I hope you do try it, Karen! It was a fun birthday for him, thanks!