New Orleans-Style Barbecue Shrimp Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Servings:
4 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, divided and chilled
  • 16 head-on, unpeeled jumbo shrimp
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
Directions
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the shrimp and cook until slightly pink on either side, about 2–3 minutes. The shrimp will not be cooked all the way through.
  3. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute; do not allow the garlic to burn.
  4. Deglaze the pot with the Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Add all of the seasonings and stir to combine.
  5. Bring the mixture to a low simmer. Add the remaining butter 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking constantly, until all of the butter is incorporated.
  6. Once sauce is thick, creamy, and glossy, remove the pan from the heat and serve.