Baked New Orleans BBQ Shrimp You Can't Resist!

Indulge in Baked New Orleans BBQ Shrimp, a quick and flavorful dish that captures the essence of Southern cuisine.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Southern

Calories: 300

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

1 pound Jumbo shrimp deveined
½ cup Kerrygold butter or unsalted butter
2 tablespoons Creole Cajun seasoning or homemade mix

For the Sauce

1 cup Clam juice or fish stock/vegetable broth
½ cup White wine or chicken stock
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce gluten-free if needed
1 tablespoon Lemon zest
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
to taste Hot sauce

For Garnish

¼ cup Fresh parsley chopped
1 loaf Crusty French bread for serving

Equipment

large cast iron skillet
baking dish

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
Rinse the jumbo shrimp under cold water and pat them dry.
Melt ½ cup of Kerrygold butter over medium-high heat in a large cast iron skillet.
Add Creole Cajun seasoning, clam juice, white wine, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, lemon juice and hot sauce to the melted butter and bring to a boil before simmering for 5-7 minutes.
Arrange the shrimp in a large baking dish and pour the sauce over them, ensuring they are well-coated.
Bake uncovered for 10 minutes, then stir the shrimp and return to the oven for an additional 2-3 minutes until they turn pink and firm.
Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with parsley, and serve with warm crusty French bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider using shell-on shrimp and always use fresh ingredients.

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