Bbq Shrimp Recipe

This juicy BBQ shrimp recipe is very easy and simple to make. It makes for a quick and easy addition to your dinner table, and perfect to add over salads, tacos. Takes just 15 minutes to get these ready to go.

If you love shrimp, this will be one of your favorite shrimp recipes to add to your weekly menu. It Pretty much calls for 3 ingredients to make this BBQ shrimp: raw shrimp, olive oil, and BBQ sauce. We put together our own homemade BBQ sauce but you can simply use your favorite BBQ sauce to make this easy and healthy shrimp recipe. The raw shrimp is cooked over medium heat until it starts turning pink for about 4-5 minutes. This easy BBQ shrimp recipe is perfect for those in a pinch to make dinner or just need a quick and easy lunch.

bbq shrimp recipe

15-Minute BBQ Shrimp

bbq shrimp recipe

Tender and juicy shimp cooked to perfection with a homemade BBQ sauce. Easy to make and ready in just 15 minutes.

Prep: 5min

Total: 15min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 215 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 9 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 286 mg, Sodium 1145 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 4 tbsp organic ketchup
  • 1½ tbsp light olive oil (divided)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1/2 lime (juiced)
  • 1 tsp chili powder (optional or to taste)
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp hot sauce (or to taste)
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 lime (cut into wedges to serve with)
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 1 pound raw large shrimp (peeled and deveined (I like to leave the tails on))
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped, to garnish)

Instruction:

  1. In a small bowl combine all BBQ sauce ingredients.
  2. Place the shrimp into a ziploc bag and add in half of the BBQ sauce. Stir through the bag to completely coat. Reserve the remaining sauce untouched to use later on.
  3. Heat the 2 teaspoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated shrimp in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for about 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook for another minute or so, until pink and opaque.
  4. Drizzle over the remaining BBQ sauce and allow it to heat up, tossing to coat the shrimp.
  5. Garnish with chopped parsley.

New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

bbq shrimp recipe

BBQ Shrimp is a classic New Orleans recipe where shrimp is sautéed in a savory sauce made from butter, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Creole seasoning, black pepper, & lemon juice. You don’t need a grill, but you’ll want some crunchy French bread.

Prep: 2min

Total: 17min

Serving Size: 9 shrimp

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 9 shrimp, calories 1558 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 49 g, Fat 142 g, Saturated Fat 88 g, Trans Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 795 mg, Sodium 3917 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g, unSaturated Fat 42 g

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ pounds jumbo shrimp (about 18 shrimp)
  • ½ cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed if possible, about 1 lemon)
  • 4 tablespoons black pepper (coarsely ground)
  • 2 teaspoons Tony Chachere’s Creole Seasoning
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic (minced)
  • 1 ½ cups butter (cold, cut into cubes. We like salted butter, but you can use unsalted to make the dish less rich.)
  • French bread
  • lemon slices

Instruction:

  1. In a large skillet, combine shrimp, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, black pepper, Creole seasoning, and freshly chopped garlic over medium heat.
  2. Let the sauce warm up, and cook until the shrimp turn pink – about 1 minute on each side.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low, then slowly add small cubes of butter, a few at a time.
  4. Allow the butter to melt and mix it in completely, whisking quickly, and repeat until all the butter has been added. (If the shrimp appear to be fully cooked before you have finished adding the butter, you can remove the shrimp and place them in a bowl off to the side while you finish the sauce.)*
  5. Once all the butter is added to the sauce, add the shrimp back to the pan and spoon the sauce over the shrimp to make sure it is all fully coated.
  6. Remove from heat and serve immediately, pouring the shrimp into a big bowl with all of the sauce poured over the top.
  7. Serve with French bread to dunk into the sauce and lemon slices if desired.

New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp

bbq shrimp recipe

These New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp are so buttery, spicy, and good. Fresh shrimp are baked in a sauce flavored with lots of spice, garlic, lemon juice, and green onion.

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) butter
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 green onions, (sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 lemon, (sliced)
  • 2 pounds medium to large fresh shrimp, (unpeeled)

Instruction:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Combine all ingredients EXCEPT shrimp in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat. Taste mixture and add a little salt if needed.
  3. Place shrimp in a 9X13-inch baking dish.
  4. Pour butter mixture over shrimp.
  5. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once.
  6. Serve with French bread to mop up the liquid.

New Orleans Style Barbecue Shrimp

FAQ

What is the best way to barbecue shrimp?

Brush the shrimp with olive oil, and season with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Place the skewers on the hot side of the grill and allow shrimp to cook for 2 to 3 minutes per side until they are slightly pink with opaque flesh. Once the shrimp have finished cooking, remove from the grill and plate.

What do you soak shrimp in before grilling?

Soak one pound of shell-on shrimp in 8 cups of water mixed with 1/3 cup kosher salt and 1/3 cup sugar. Or you can use all salt. Brine about 3 hours, drain and rinse well with cold water. When ready to grill shrimp, preheat grill to medium-high.

Is it better to BBQ shrimp with shell on or off?

The Grilling Process

If you want juicy, flavorful shrimp, you’ve got to grill them with the shells on. They add so much more flavor to the shrimps, and they protect the delicate skin from the brutal fire.

What goes good with barbecue shrimp?

What to Serve with Grilled Shrimp – 10 Best Sides
  • 1 Potato Salad.
  • 2 Risotto.
  • 3 Coleslaw.
  • 4 Cucumber Salad.
  • 5 Green Beans.
  • 6 Grilled Foil Potatoes.
  • 7 Creamy Parmesan Rice.
  • 8 Cheesy Garlic Breadsticks.
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Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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