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Real New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp

This dish features succulent shrimp cooked in a rich, flavorful sauce, highlighting the bold flavors of New Orleans, perfect for gatherings or special occasions.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Cajun
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5 pounds medium shrimp, with shells
  • 2 pounds butter
  • 1 medium sweet onion, minced
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons dried rosemary
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in as many baking dishes as you need. Set aside.
  2. Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the minced onion, minced garlic, diced celery, chopped parsley, Creole seasoning, and dried rosemary to the skillet. Cook and stir for a few minutes, until the onion is tender.
  4. Add the rest of the butter to the skillet and cook until melted over low heat.
  5. Stir in the ground black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and fresh lemon juice.
  6. Pour this mixture over the shrimp so that the shrimp are completely submerged.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven until the shrimp are pink, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Notes

Serve with crusty bread or over a bed of leafy greens or alongside steamed vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.