NEW ORLEANS-STYLE BARBEQUED SHRIMP

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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.

Itunu Ara
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the shrimp always turn out delicious. I've even started making it for parties.


Sabii Malik
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This recipe is a great way to impress your friends and family. The shrimp are always a hit.


Semakula Arafat
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I'm not usually a fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed these shrimp. They were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


yousaf Niazi
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These shrimp are so good! I love the smoky flavor of the sauce.


Ashley Marnocha
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I've been looking for a good barbequed shrimp recipe and this one is it! The shrimp were juicy and flavorful and the sauce was perfect.


Badal Mahara
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I love the flavor of these shrimp. The sauce is perfect and the shrimp are cooked just right.


KGS Games
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. The shrimp are succulent and the sauce is flavorful.


Ariyo Adebayo
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The sauce was amazing and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


lama nakhle
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This recipe is a keeper! I've already made it twice and it's been a hit both times.


ali solangi
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I wasn't sure how this recipe would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Ramesh Khatri66
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The shrimp are so juicy and flavorful.


Usama Akram
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the shrimp always turn out delicious.


Katy Stoffberg
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These barbequed shrimp were amazing! The sauce was flavorful and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.