Description
Discover how to make the best BBQ shrimp with our easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for grilling or New Orleans-style, this dish is full of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- French bread for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Shrimp: In a bowl, combine olive oil, BBQ sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, Creole seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Add shrimp and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high heat (375-450°F).
- Grill the Shrimp: Skewer the shrimp and place them on the grill. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side, basting with BBQ sauce until the shrimp turn pink and opaque.
- New Orleans-Style: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Creole seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Add shrimp and cook until pink and opaque. Serve with French bread.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate shrimp for up to 2 hours.
- Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to control the spice level.
- Use metal skewers to avoid burning if grilling.
- marinating time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Protein: 24g