Best 20 New Orleans Shrimp Recipes

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**New Orleans Shrimp: A Medley of Flavors from the Bayou**

Indulge in the vibrant and soulful flavors of New Orleans shrimp, a culinary treasure that captures the essence of Louisiana's rich culinary heritage. This delightful dish is a symphony of fresh shrimp cooked to perfection, enveloped in a tantalizing sauce that bursts with bold and harmonious flavors. From the classic Creole shrimp to the spicy Cajun shrimp, our collection of recipes offers a diverse range of culinary adventures that will transport your taste buds to the heart of the Big Easy. Embark on a culinary journey and discover the delectable delights of New Orleans shrimp, a dish that embodies the spirit and culture of this vibrant city.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

NEW ORLEANS-STYLE SHRIMP AND RICE



New Orleans-Style Shrimp and Rice image

This quick-cooking New Orleans classic is spicy and hearty-and turns any meal into a festive occasion. It's chockful of green bell peppers, whole plum tomatoes, and Cajun seasoning.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
2 green bell peppers, cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 large onion, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
2 celery stalks, cut into 1/2-inch-thick pieces
6 canned whole plum tomatoes (from one 28-ounce can), crushed
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco, or to taste
1 pound large shrimp (21 to 30), peeled and deveined
2 cups cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add flour, and stir until light brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add bell peppers, onion, and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth, parsley, spices, salt, and hot sauce.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are soft and mixture is slightly thickened, about 30 minutes. Stir in shrimp, and cook until pink and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle shrimp with parsley, and serve over rice.

NEW ORLEANS BARBEQUE SHRIMP



New Orleans Barbeque Shrimp image

A special entree, excellent with a loaf of French bread to dunk in the sauce, add a glass of wine and a pasta, and you have an incredible meal for any guest.

Provided by Rachel K

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅓ teaspoon paprika
½ cup butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup beer, room temperature
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, stir together the garlic powder, onion powder, basil, thyme, rosemary, cayenne pepper and paprika. Set aside.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the shrimp and cook for a couple of minutes. Season with the spice mixture and continue to cook and stir for a few minutes. Pour in the beer and Worcestershire sauce; simmer until shrimp is cooked through, about 1 more minute. Taste and season with salt before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.2 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 233.5 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 375 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CHEF JOHN'S NEW ORLEANS-STYLE BARBEQUED SHRIMP



Chef John's New Orleans-Style Barbequed Shrimp image

This indigenous American shellfish dish, cooked on the stovetop, has plenty of big flavors from garlic, rosemary, and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve over hot cooked rice. Use the largest shrimp you can get.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ½ pounds colossal shrimp, EZ-peel type (deveined and shells split down the back)
1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
⅛ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups chicken stock
lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, or more to taste
2 dashes hot sauce, or to taste
3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into chunks
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1 sprig fresh rosemary for garnish

Steps:

  • Peel shrimp and place into a mixing bowl; set shrimp shells aside in a saucepan.
  • Drizzle vegetable oil over shrimp and season with black pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and seafood seasoning. Mix shrimp to coat with spices and cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate shrimp to absorb flavors, at least 1 hour.
  • Place reserved shrimp shells in saucepan over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon butter; cook and stir until shells are pink and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in chicken stock, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to low; simmer until shrimp shells have given off their flavor, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Strain shrimp stock through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl and add lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Stir to combine.
  • Place a large skillet over high heat until pan is very hot; sear shrimp in the very hot, dry pan until shrimp are browned, about 1 minute per side.
  • Stir 3 tablespoons cold butter, garlic, and minced rosemary into shrimp; cook and stir until shrimp are opaque in the middle and garlic is fragrant, 1 minute. Pour in shrimp stock.
  • Transfer shrimp from skillet to a bowl, using a slotted spoon; reserve sauce in skillet. Bring sauce to a boil and cook until reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste. Return shrimp to pan, reduce heat to low, and warm through, about 1 minute. Serve shrimp drizzled with pan sauce; garnish with a rosemary sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 289.8 mg, Fat 18.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 836.7 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

REAL NEW ORLEANS STYLE BBQ SHRIMP



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This is one of my husband's favorite dishes. It isn't exactly healthy, but it is fabulous. It is a common dish in Louisiana. This recipe feeds a lot of people. You can cut it in half for a family dinner.

Provided by Melissa S.

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 pounds medium shrimp, with shells
2 pounds butter
1 medium sweet onion, minced
8 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, diced
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons Creole seasoning
2 tablespoons dried rosemary
ground black pepper to taste
½ cup Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, celery, parsley, Creole seasoning and rosemary. Cook and stir for a few minutes, until onion is tender. Add the rest of the butter and cook until melted over low heat. Stir in the pepper, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Pour this mixture over the shrimp so that the shrimp are completely submerged.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until shrimp are pink, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1148.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Cholesterol 675.3 mg, Fat 97.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 59.3 g, SaturatedFat 59.3 g, Sodium 1606.4 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

SHRIMP MOLD (NEW ORLEANS STYLE)



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My Grandmother's recipe - the best I have had. This is not spicy. ONE NOTE: I never have luck removing things from molds so I always use a decorative serving mold, never messy. Serve with gourmet crackers. You should use seasoned boiled shrimp to add to the flavor. Watch it dissapear! Yummy!

Provided by Kikimony

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 1 Mold

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups chopped cooked shrimp (seasoned boiled shrimp, save some liquid)
3/4 cup chopped green onion
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 can tomato soup
8 ounces softened cream cheese
2 tablespoons knox gelatin
1/3 cup shrimp, liquid
1 cup mayonnaise
4 dashes Tabasco sauce
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce
salt

Steps:

  • Bring soup to boil.
  • Dissolve gelatin in shrimp liquid.
  • Add soup to cream cheese and blend until smooth.
  • Add gelatin to soup- mix and add vegetables and mayonnaise.
  • Add seasonings and salt to taste.
  • Pour in greased mold.
  • Cover with Saran Wrap and chill at least 4 hours before serving.
  • (Preferably overnight).

NEW ORLEANS VOODOO SHRIMP



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Recipe by Chef Duke LoCicero, Cafe Giovanni 117 Rue Decatur, New Orleans, LA 70130 Located in the heart of historic French Quarter in New Orleans, Cafe Giovanni offers "New World Italian Cuisine." Orchestrated by the executive chef and the owner of the restaurant, Duke LoCicero, Cafe Giovanni's menu is cooked with fresh ingredients with American, French, Italian and New Orleans' distinctive Creole styles. Prep time is standing time. Serve 4 as an appetizer, or two as an entree. Posted for ZWT5.

Provided by TxGriffLover

Categories     Cajun

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 jumbo shrimp, peeled & deveined, tails left on
1 cup honey
1 cup butter, melted (2 sticks)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 lime (juiced)
3 ounces balsamic vinegar
1 cup chinese sweet chili sauce (Lucky Boy brand preferred)
2 ounces southern comfort liqueur
2 sprigs cilantro, chopped
1 lime (juiced)
1 tablespoon Tabasco sauce
3 ounces honey
1 ounce sesame oil

Steps:

  • Mix marinade ingredients, place shrimp in marinade and let stand 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, mix VooDoo sauce ingredients.
  • Grill or saute shrimp until done and serve with VooDoo Sauce.

NEW ORLEANS SHRIMP CREOLE



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This seafood dish is perfect for casual holiday gatherings and will reel in rave reviews. I've been using this tried-and-true recipe for more than 30 years. -Barbara Lindsey, Manvel, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 medium onions, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup picante sauce
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
3 pounds cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 can (8 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives
1/2 cup chopped green onion
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onions, green pepper and celery in 5 tablespoons butter until tender. Add the tomatoes, tomato sauce, picante sauce and parsley. , In a large saucepan, melt the remaining butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add the broth, salt, pepper and bay leaves. Stir into the vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes., Add the shrimp, mushrooms, olives and green onions. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer or until heated through. Discard bay leaves. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 161mg cholesterol, Sodium 849mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

NEW ORLEANS CORN & SHRIMP SOUP



New Orleans Corn & Shrimp Soup image

Frank Davis is a resident cook in New Orleans as well as hosting his own cooking show. This is his recipe that I have adapted to my preferences. It is wonderful as an appetizer or a superb main course on a cold rainy day.

Provided by Luby Luby Luby

Categories     Corn

Time 1h45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 lbs shrimp (shells on)
1/2 cup real butter
1 cup onion, chopped fine
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup green onion, finely sliced
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1/4 bell pepper, finely chopped
2 cups shrimp stock
1 pint whipping cream
1 cup whole milk
2 (15 ounce) cans cream-style corn
1/2 lb good quality bacon (fried and crumbled) or 1/2 lb diced tasso, if you can find it
1 teaspoon basil
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper (more if you want hot)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
4 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 onion, quartered (for stock)

Steps:

  • Rinse shrimp in cool water then peel and save shells.
  • In large pot place shrimp shells, 2 quarts of water and quartered onion and bring to a boil, gently boiling shells.
  • Continue boiling until you end up with about 2 cups of stock (at least 45 minutes).
  • Strain the stock into a bowl, discard shells and onion and set aside.
  • In large heavy dutch oven melt butter over medium heat and saute the onions, green onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic until vegetables are soft being careful not to burn.
  • Reduce the fire to low and add the shrimp cooking until pink, about 3 minutes (no more-do not overcook).
  • Remove the mixture from the dutch oven and separate into 2 equal portions.
  • Set one portion aside and run the other portion through the food processor until it is finely shredded (not pasty).
  • Pour reserved shrimp stock in the dutch oven and add the shredded shrimp/vegetable mixture, whipping cream and whole milk.
  • Mix well, turn heat to medium high bring to a gentle boil and stir uncovered for about 3 minutes.
  • Add the creamed corn and crumbled bacon (or tasso), mixing well and cook for another 4 minutes.
  • As it is simmering add the basil, salt, white pepper, black pepper, cayenne and tabasco.
  • Next add the reserved whole shrimp (the unshredded portion), mixing well.
  • Cover the dutch oven and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes.
  • Place in serving bowls and garnish with cilantro.

QUICK & EASY NEW ORLEANS SHRIMP



Quick & Easy New Orleans Shrimp image

I've simplified my mom's Shrimp Creole-she made it for us growing up. Now it's effortless comfort food I make for my own family. -Crystal Milne, Urbana, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (15 ounces) Italian tomato sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1/2 cup water
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
3 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, celery and pepper; cook and stir 5-7 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, Worcestershire sauce and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10-15 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp; cook 2-4 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 720mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

NEW ORLEANS-STYLE BBQ SHRIMP



New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed (about 1 head)
2 bay leaves
4 sprigs thyme
1 pound large shrimp, shell on and deveined
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons dry sherry
3 lemons, cut into wedges
Crusty bread, optional

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • 2. Heat olive oil, butter, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat until butter melts and garlic and herbs are fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • 3. Toss shrimp, Worcestershire sauce, salt, paprika, and cayenne in a bowl. Add to skillet along with sherry and transfer to oven. Bake until shrimp curl and are pink, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a serving dish and serve with lemon wedges and bread.

NEW ORLEANS-STYLE SPICY SHRIMP



New Orleans-Style Spicy Shrimp image

We have family members who attended college in New Orleans. This shrimp captures their favorite flavors from the Big Easy, with the right touches of spice and heat. -Susan Seymour, Valatie, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 medium lemons, sliced
2/3 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons seafood seasoning
2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
1 tablespoon Italian salad dressing mix
4 pounds uncooked shell-on shrimp (31-40 per pound)
2 bay leaves
French bread

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Microwave, covered, on high 2-3 minutes or until butter is melted; stir until blended., Divide shrimp and bay leaves between 2 ungreased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Add half of the lemon mixture to each dish; toss to combine., Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring halfway. Remove bay leaves. Serve with bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 211mg cholesterol, Sodium 940mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 25g protein.

NEW ORLEANS-STYLE SHRIMP



New Orleans-Style Shrimp image

This festive meal is packed with big, bold NOLA flavors. The key is using the shrimp shells to make a tasty Worcestershire-spiked broth-excellent for sopping up with toasted French bread!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

24 large shrimp in the shell (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 bunches scallions, chopped
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 large tomato or 2 plum tomatoes
Toasted French bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Peel the shrimp, leaving the tails on; reserve the shells. Devein the shrimp, then rinse in a colander; drain and pat dry. Sprinkle with the Creole seasoning.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp shells and half of the scallions and cook until the shells turn pink, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the Worcestershire sauce and 1 1/2 cups water and cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Strain the shrimp broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl; discard the solids.
  • Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in the skillet over high heat. Add the shrimp and the remaining scallions and cook until the shrimp start to turn pink, about 1 minute. Add the reserved shrimp broth and simmer until cooked through, about 3 more minutes.
  • Meanwhile, put the corn in a microwave-safe dish and microwave until hot, 2 to 3 minutes. Cut the tomato into chunks. Divide the corn and tomatoes among bowls. Add the shrimp and ladle in the broth. Serve with bread.

THE VERY BEST NEW ORLEANS SHRIMP



The Very Best New Orleans Shrimp image

Absolutely the very best! Make sure you double this recipe. Everyone loves the dipping sauce! A friend gave it to me years ago, it was from Gourmet magazine.

Provided by Chill

Categories     Very Low Carbs

Time 15m

Yield 2-4 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb shrimp
4 ounces unsalted butter, plus
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup beer, at room temperature
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
lots of crusty French bread

Steps:

  • Combine mix and store in glass jar, tightly sealed.
  • In heavy skillet over high heat combine 4 oz.
  • butter,garlic, worcestershire and seasoning mix.
  • When butter is melted, add shrimp.
  • Cook for 2 minutes, shaking pan back and forth.
  • DON'T STIR!
  • Add remaining butter, stock and beer.
  • Cook for an additional 2 minutes, shaking the pan.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Serve immediately in bowl with lots of french bread to soak up the sauce.
  • *Shaking the pan in a back and forth motion, along with the additional of the stock helps keep the sauce from separating and having an oil texture.
  • Stirring doesn't do the same.

NEW ORLEANS SHRIMP



New Orleans Shrimp image

Great New Orleans style spicy shrimp. I like it hot, and add fresh, hot red peppers. Serve over rice. Crusty bread and ice cold beer are good accompaniments. This is one of my favorite dishes.

Provided by SYLVIABC

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Gumbo Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon canola oil
1 onion, finely diced
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 tablespoon butter
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
cracked black pepper to taste
2 ½ cups fish stock
1 cup beer
1 pound large shrimp - peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Pour oil into a large, heavy skillet; place over medium high heat. Heat oil until hot, but not smoking. Reduce heat to low, and add onion, celery, and green pepper. If using diced hot peppers, stir in now. Saute until the onion is soft; be careful not to burn onion. Remove vegetables from skillet, and wipe out excess liquid with paper towel.
  • Return pan to heat. Melt butter in pan: let bubble, but do not allow butter to burn. Sprinkle flour over butter, and stir with wire whisk. Whisk in salt and black pepper. Whisking constantly, brown flour mixture until dry; this should take about 3 to 5 minutes. Do not allow roux to burn.
  • Slowly whisk in hot fish stock . Increase heat slightly. Gradually whisk in beer; keep whisking until gravy thickens. Stir in vegetables. If gravy is too thick, gradually stir in warm water to dilute.
  • Stir shrimp into gravy. Cook until pink, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.5 g, Cholesterol 180.2 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 963 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

THE BEST NEW ORLEANS BBQ SHRIMP. EVER.



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I perfected my BBQ shrimp recipe after cobbling together elements of many other recipes. BBQ shrimp is a classic New Orleans dish, purportedly invented at Pascal's Manale. It's not an accurate name, though - there is no barbecue sauce involved and the shrimp don't go anywhere near a grill. Having fresh shrimp is very important! The Abita imparts a unique flavor, too - if you can get Abita in your area, definitely use it, but if you need to substitute, choose a mild amber ale. Nothing too hoppy and nothing too plain. This recipe will serve 4 as a main dish or up to 8 as an appetizer. This is a dish you eat with your hands - messy and fun!

Provided by CptShane

Categories     Cajun

Time 43m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs shrimp, whole, fresh (heads AND tails attached)
1/2 large yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, smashed
1 cup butter, cut into small pieces
4 tablespoons olive oil
4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer, Abita Amber Ale
1 large lemon (juice and zest)
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons crab boil (I like Zatarain's)
fresh cracked pepper
coarse sea salt
cayenne pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Put the shrimp in one layer in a shallow baking dish that can go in the broiler and sprinkle lightly with coarse sea salt.
  • Dice the onion up and smash the garlic really well with the flat side of a big knife. Don't cut up the garlic, just smash it.
  • Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and saute the onions until they're translucent.
  • Add the smashed garlic, lemon zest, and the butter to the saucepan. Stir it up.
  • Once the butter has melted, add all the seasonings - garlic powder, crab boil, LOTS of cracked pepper (I don't know my exact measurement but I'd say probably 30 "cracks" of the pepper cracker), and 4 big slugs from the Worchestershire sauce bottle. Keep stirring.
  • Taste to see if it's spicy enough for you, and if it isn't, add some cayenne - there's cayenne in the crab boil, but some people like a higher level of spiciness than the crab boil can provide.
  • Dump in 2 more tablespoons of olive oil and the juice of the lemon while continuously stirring.
  • Add half of the beer (keep stirring!) and drink the rest (while stirring.) Once all the foam from the beer is gone and it's bubbling again it's ready.
  • Pour the sauce over the shrimp in the baking dish, stir it around, and put it in the broiler.
  • Broil for 8 minutes and then stir it up and broil for 5 more minutes (longer if your shrimp are super gigantic) until the shrimp look done (nice and pink) and you have some good brown crusties on top. The shallower your dish is the better it will be - you want the sauce to almost just barely-ish not cover the shrimp so the little bit of exposed surface browns.
  • Let it rest for 10 minutes before eating. Serve in a bowl with tons of sauce and hot french bread for dipping!

NEW ORLEANS-STYLE BBQ SHRIMP



New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp image

Provided by Rob Bechtold

Categories     Shrimp

Yield Serves 4 as an appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 pound jumbo Louisiana shrimp, peeled, leaving heads and tails on
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon Crystal hot sauce
Juice of 1 lemon
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 cup Abita or other amber beer
1 teaspoon minced rosemary leaves
1 loaf French bread, thickly sliced on the diagonal and warmed

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the garlic until lightly browned and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute on each side. Increase the heat to high and add the Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, lemon juice, Creole seasoning, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes, then remove the shrimp from skillet.
  • Add the beer and rosemary and stir to deglaze the pan. Cook until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Return the shrimp to the pan and quickly toss to coat the shrimp in the sauce, but do not overcook. Serve immediately with the bread.

NEW ORLEANS SHRIMP CREOLE



New Orleans Shrimp Creole image

This is my "superbowl fancy food" for my husband. I got the recipe from a Mardi Gras party. Great over rice or with hot buns.

Provided by Izzy Knight

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 slices bacon, diced
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1 1/2 cups chopped green bell peppers
1 cup chopped celery
1 clove garlic, minced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped,with juice
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup broth
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
4 drops Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 lb large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, fry bacon until crisp, about 6 minutes.
  • With a slotted spoon, remove bacon to a plate, leaving 2 tablespoons bacon drippings in (the best part!) Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add onions, bell pepper, celery, and garlic and sauté until tender, about 6 to 7 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, vinegar, mustard, Tabasco sauce, salt, and pepper.
  • Return bacon to pan.
  • Simmer over medium-low heat, uncovered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add wine and shrimp and cook until shrimp turn pink, about 5 minutes.

EMERIL'S SHRIMP AND AVOCADO SALAD WITH NEW ORLEANS-STYLE REMOULADE SAUCE AND BABY GREENS



Emeril's Shrimp and Avocado Salad with New Orleans-Style Remoulade Sauce and Baby Greens image

This wonderfully delicious shrimp and avocado salad paired with a New Orleans-style remoulade sauce is courtesy of Emeril Lagasse.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes     Shrimp Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups mixed baby lettuce leaves, such as lollo rossa, red oak, red leaf, mizuna, arugula, and tatsoi
New Orleans-Syle Remoulade Sauce, chilled
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
16 small grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 Hass avocados, peeled and pitted
Emeril's Simple Boiled Shrimp, chilled
1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place lettuce in a large bowl; drizzle with half of the remoulade sauce and season with salt and pepper. Toss until well combined. Place tomatoes in a small bowl; drizzle with olive oil. and toss to combine.
  • Divide lettuce evenly between 4 plates. Place avocado halves on top of lettuce and divide tomatoes evenly between each plate. Toss shrimp with remaining remoulade sauce and place on top of avocado. Garnish with scallions and serve immediately.

NEW ORLEANS BBQ CAJUN SHRIMP



New Orleans BBQ Cajun Shrimp image

I found this recipe online and as I like all things "Cajun" I was not disappointed. This calls for beer, as I have had it in New Orleans. I like it with beer better than the sherry/white wine recipes.

Provided by Dugyb

Categories     Cajun

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 lbs large shrimp, in the shell see note (21 to 25 count or per pound, fresh or frozen)
3 tablespoons cajun spices
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 lb butter
1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 cup beer
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 lemon, sliced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 -5 dashes louisiana hot sauce

Steps:

  • Combine 3 tablespoons of the cajun spice and 1 tablespoon of the salt in a small bowl.
  • Rub the shrimp with this mixture.
  • Place the shrimp in a plastic baggie and refrigerate while you make the sauce.
  • In a saucepan set over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft, but not browned.
  • Add the beer, oil, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon, lemon juice, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, and cayenne, as well as the pepper, rosemary and 2 teaspoons salt.
  • Stir to mix.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until thick.
  • Remove from the heat, uncover, and cool to room temperature.
  • Remove and discard the lemon slices and bay leaves.
  • Pour 1 1/2 cups of the sauce over the shrimp.
  • Toss to coat well.
  • Cover and refrigerate the shrimp for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Cover and refrigerate the remaining sauce separately and save for dipping.
  • Prepare a charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill for direct grilling over high heat.
  • While the grill is heating, reheat the remaining sauce making sure that it doesn't burn.
  • Remove the shrimp from the pan and discard the marinade.
  • Grill the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until the shells are pink.
  • Don't overcook or they will get tough.
  • Serve with the warm sauce for dipping.

NEW ORLEANS-STYLE BARBEQUED SHRIMP



New Orleans-Style Barbequed Shrimp image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 42m

Yield 8 main course servings, or 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 pounds fresh or frozen large or extra-large shrimp (21 to 25 count/per pound), in the shell, see note
5 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon salt, plus 2 teaspoons
16 tablespoons (2 sticks) unsalted butter
2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped
6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 cup ketchup
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
5 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 lemon, sliced
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Several dashes Louisiana-style hot sauce

Steps:

  • Cook's Note: You can buy large, frozen tiger shrimp that have been deveined but are still in the shell. If you use these, thaw them according to the package directions. If using fresh shrimp, you can ask the person at the fish counter to devein them for you in the shell. You can also do this yourself: Using kitchen shears, cut the shell along the vein and pull the vein out with your fingers. Or, you can just skip the deveining process. The vein won't hurt you.
  • Combine 3 tablespoons of the chili powder and 1 tablespoon of the salt in a small bowl. Rub the shrimp with this mixture, making sure you rub some into the open cut where the shrimp as been deveined (if applicable) to season the shrimp inside the shell. Place the shrimp in a shallow, non-reactive pan, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate while you make the sauce.
  • In a saucepan set over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft, but not browned. Add the ketchup, oil, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon, lemon juice, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, and cayenne, as well as the remaining 2 tablespoons chili powder and 2 teaspoons salt. Stir to mix. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until thick. Remove from the heat, uncover, and cool to room temperature. Remove and discard the lemon slices and bay leaves. Pour 1 1/2 cups of the sauce over the shrimp. Toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate the shrimp for 1 to 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate the remaining sauce separately and save for dipping.
  • Prepare a charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill for direct grilling over high heat.
  • While the grill is heating, reheat the remaining sauce in a small, covered saucepan over very low heat, it will only take a few minutes. Watch the sauce carefully so that it doesn't burn.
  • Remove the shrimp from the pan and discard the marinade. Grill the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until the shells are orangey-pink. To test for doneness, take a shrimp off the grill, remove the shell and cut the shrimp in half: The flesh should be white and firm throughout.
  • Serve with the warm sauce for dipping, and a large bowl for the shells.

Tips:

  • Use fresh shrimp: Fresh shrimp has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than frozen shrimp.
  • Peel and devein the shrimp: This will help to remove any grit or sand from the shrimp.
  • Marinate the shrimp: Marinating the shrimp in a flavorful mixture of spices and herbs will help to enhance the flavor.
  • Cook the shrimp properly: Shrimp cooks quickly, so it is important to not overcook it. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately: Shrimp is best served immediately after it is cooked, while it is still hot and juicy.

Conclusion:

New Orleans shrimp is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, New Orleans shrimp is sure to please. With its bold flavors and simple preparation, New Orleans shrimp is a dish that everyone will love.

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