NOLA-Style BBQ Shrimp is the one Louisiana dish you don’t want to miss; rich in taste from being cooked in a deliciously sinful, spiked buttery sauce of Worcestershire sauce, real unsalted butter, a splash of hot sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and herbs and spices for that decadent flavor you have come to expect from and NOLA-style recipe.
The NOLA-Style BBQ Shrimp recipe we all know and love dearly; really isn’t true to its name in any shape or form. There will never be any hickory, mesquite wood or hot coals involved in this delicious shrimp recipe. That rich spiked buttery sauce will never see the light of any BBQ sauces that have been sweetened with honey, brown sugar or even blackstrap molasses.
Like all good recipes, there seems to be a bit of a legend behind this recipe; it’s been said this recipe was created in during the 1950s in the kitchen of none other than an Italian family 100-year-old restaurant named Pascal’s Manale, at 1838 Napoleon Ave, New Orléans, LA 70115. That’s right if you’re in NOLA you can still order that fantastic recipe from their menu.
I make my BBQ Shrimp recipe a little differently, I like my shrimp to absorb the rich butter flavor along with the peppery flavor of the Worcestershire sauce. Many people may cook theirs in the Worcestershire and seasonings then add the real butter; I call nonsense on that one. If I’m going to splurge with all this rich butter, I am going to enjoy that flavor to the fullest.
If you are on a diet or watching your cholesterol, trust me when I say this recipe isn’t for you…
NOLA Style BBQ Shrimp
- 24 Jumbo Gulf Shrimp or 2 pounds shells on
- 2 sticks of unsalted butter
- 2/3 of a cup of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon of hot sauce
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Juice of 3 fresh lemons
- 5 finely minced garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon of Cajun or Creole seasoning
- 1/2 of a teaspoon of smoked paprika
- 1/2 of a teaspoon of thyme
- 1/2 of a teaspoon of freshly cracked black peppercorns
- 2 sliced lemons
- chopped green onions
- French baguette
Directions
- Lightly rinse 24 jumbo Gulf shrimp or 2 pounds in cold water; do not remove the shells. Place in a colander until ready.
- Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or metal skillet on medium heat; add 2 sticks of unsalted butter and melt.
- Once unsalted butter has melted in metal skillet; add Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, zest of 2 lemons, juice of 3 lemons, finely minced garlic cloves, Cajun or Creole seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, and freshly cracked peppercorns. Reduce heat to low.
- Add 24 jumbo Gulf shrimp or 2 pounds of shrimp to cast iron or the metal skillet on low heat, cook until the Jumbo Gulf shrimp shells become a nice pink color.
- Remove from heat; place in separate serving bowls, ladle with pan sauce, garnish with lemon slices and green onions.
- Serve with a fresh French Baguette and extra hot sauce if desired.
- 24 Jumbo Gulf Shrimp shells on
- 2 sticks Unsalted Butter
- 2/3 cup Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Hot sauce
- Juice of 3 fresh lemons
- 5 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun or Creole seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon Thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon Freshly cracked black peppercorns
- 2 Sliced Lemons
- Chopped green onions
- French baguette
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Lightly rinse 24 jumbo Gulf shrimp or 2 pounds in cold water; do not remove the shells. Place in a colander until ready.
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Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or metal skillet on medium heat; add 2 sticks of unsalted butter and melt.
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Once unsalted butter has melted in metal skillet; add Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, zest of 2 lemons, juice of 3 lemons, finely minced garlic cloves, Cajun or Creole seasoning, smoked paprika, thyme, and freshly cracked peppercorns. Reduce heat to low.
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Add 24 jumbo Gulf shrimp or 2 pounds of shrimp to cast iron or the metal skillet on low heat, cook until the Jumbo Gulf shrimp shells become a nice pink color.
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Remove from heat; place in separate serving bowls, ladle with pan sauce, garnish with lemon slices and green onions.
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Serve with a fresh French Baguette and extra hot sauce if desired.
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I am very lucky to be able to get Gulf shrimp fresh from the docks here and would love to try your wonderful recipe soon!
I will definitely give up my low fat diet for this delicious dish. It’s just perfect, love all the deliciousness in this recipe.
Those shrimp look look amazing. I love all the spices you’ve chosen. Shrimp are so delish and so quick cooking. Fantastic recipe, Heidy!
One day I hope to get to New Orleans, but until then, I really need to try this recipe.
Such a cool place! I bet you would love it!!!
Oh this sounds absolutely amazing! I’m a big fan of cooking with real butter.
I agree with you on that one Elizabeth, Real butter is the only way to go!!
Weather is pretty good the last few days so these shrimps sound like a great opportunity to fire up the grill!
If you can I would use well-seasoned cast iron on the grill! The flavors will be amazing.
I love the seasonings you used here! Looks absolutely delish!
Thank you so much!! Not sure if you have ever tried it but I bet you’d love it!! Have a great day.
I love shrimp! These look delicious! I can’t wait to try this for dinner soon!
Hello, Debi, man oh man the flavor is to die for! So delish!!!
These shrimp sound so delicious! Loving the combination of flavors you’ve got going on in there, especially the paprika and thyme 🙂
Hey there, Nicole, The spices really make the dish stand out. Thanks for commenting and letting me know!
I have a recipe that’s verrry similar to this and I end up literally DRINKING the butter after, it’s so good!
Ashley, lol I just cracked up at the mental image of you doing this!!!
Good morning, Ashley, I just cracked up laughing!!! You made my day.
This is awesome! now I want to make some!
This is a really awesome recipe to serve alone or with rice! Hope you enjoy it!
Ooh, this looks like pure comfort food—amazing!
Thank you, so much glad you enjoyed the recipe Justine
I love Cajun and Creole flavors, and now that my kids have become shrimp fans, I’ve been on the hunt for more ideas. This looks great!
We’re going to New Orleans next month so I’ve been looking up recipes like this to get us ready and excited!
That’s awesome, you will love it there. So beautiful!
Everyone at my house loved it! Such an easy shrimp recipe!
Thank you, Toni, that makes my day!
It was such a huge hit at my house! SO good!
I am so happy to hear this, Toni, thank you for sharing.
This BBQ recipe has got be SO excited for summer! I love just about anything with shrimp so this is right up my street!
What I love about this recipe Chris is you don’t need a BBQ grill or summer! It’s only a namesake. Thanks for dropping in!
Looks like one hearty NOLA shrimp weeknight meal!
Thank you, it is wonderful, and I hope you enjoy it!!