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Baked New Orleans BBQ Shrimp Recipe

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This baked New Orleans BBQ shrimp recipe features jumbo shrimp sautéed in a rich, buttery Creole-spiced sauce, then finished in the oven for a perfectly tender and flavorful dish. Served with warm crusty French bread, it offers a decadent taste of classic Southern seafood cuisine that is both easy to prepare and impressive for gatherings.

Ingredients

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Shrimp

  • 2 lbs shell-on jumbo (or colossal) shrimp, deveined

Sauce

  • 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter (preferably Kerrygold)
  • 2 tablespoons Creole Cajun seasoning, homemade or store-bought
  • ½ cup clam juice (or fish stock)
  • ¼ cup dry white wine, like sauvignon blanc
  • 2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1 small lemon, zested & juiced
  • 1–3 dashes Louisiana-style hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced parsley

Serving

  • Warm crusty French bread, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare shrimp: Preheat your oven to 450°F. Rinse the shrimp under cold water, then pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. Make the spiced butter sauce: In a large skillet, preferably cast iron, melt the butter over medium-high heat until it starts sizzling. Add the Creole Cajun seasoning, clam juice or fish stock, white wine, worcestershire sauce, lemon zest and juice, and hot sauce. Bring this mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 5-7 minutes, shaking the skillet occasionally to thicken the sauce enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat once ready.
  3. Prepare shrimp for baking: Arrange the shrimp in a 9×13-inch baking dish in a single layer. Pour the hot spiced butter sauce evenly over the shrimp, ensuring they are well coated.
  4. Bake the shrimp: Place the baking dish uncovered in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, stir the shrimp gently, then continue baking for an additional 2-3 minutes until the shrimp are pink, firm, and cooked through.
  5. Serve and garnish: Transfer the baked shrimp and sauce to a large, deep serving platter. Garnish with fresh minced parsley. Serve immediately alongside warm, crusty French bread to soak up the flavorful sauce. Enjoy your authentic New Orleans BBQ shrimp!

Notes

  • Using shell-on shrimp adds more flavor, but you can peel them if preferred.
  • If you don’t have clam juice, substitute with fish stock or a mild seafood broth.
  • The hot sauce level can be adjusted to taste; start with 1 dash if you prefer mild heat.
  • Shaking the skillet instead of stirring helps keep the sauce smooth and well emulsified.
  • Serve with a crusty French baguette to mop up the rich, buttery sauce for a classic experience.
  • This recipe can be doubled easily for larger gatherings.

Keywords: Baked New Orleans BBQ Shrimp, Creole Shrimp, Cajun Seafood, Spicy Butter Shrimp, Southern Shrimp Recipe, Easy Shrimp Dinner

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