Description
Savor Louisiana BBQ Shrimp, a Gulf Coast delicacy that embodies southern coastal cuisine with bold spices and buttery richness. Succulent prawns swim in a zesty, garlic-infused sauce that invites you to dive into a memorable culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) jumbo shrimp, shell-on (peeled optional)
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional, adjust for spice)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (adjust as needed)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Aromatics and Additional Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Crusty French bread, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a spacious cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan over medium flame, allowing the surface to warm evenly.
- Melt butter gently, creating a golden liquid base that will infuse rich flavor into the aromatic ingredients.
- Introduce minced garlic and finely chopped shallots to the melted butter, stirring continuously until their fragrance becomes pronounced and they develop a translucent appearance.
- Carefully add raw shrimp to the skillet, ensuring each piece is coated with the buttery mixture and seasoned generously with Cajun spice blend, creating a vibrant and zesty coating.
- Allow shrimp to cook undisturbed for approximately 90 seconds on each side, watching for their transformation from translucent gray to a beautiful coral-pink hue.
- Pour Worcestershire sauce, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and preferred hot sauce into the skillet, creating a dynamic and tangy liquid environment around the shrimp.
- Reduce heat and let the sauce gently simmer, allowing the flavors to meld and slightly condense, creating a luxurious and glossy coating that clings to each succulent shrimp.
- Remove from heat when shrimp are perfectly cooked through and sauce reaches a slightly thickened consistency, ensuring maximum flavor absorption.
Notes
- Enhance seafood flavor by using fresh, high-quality shrimp with shells intact for maximum taste absorption.
- Adjust spice levels by modifying the amount of Cajun seasoning and hot sauce to suit personal heat preferences.
- Create a gluten-free version by ensuring Worcestershire sauce is gluten-free or substituting with tamari sauce.
- Speed up cooking process by preparing all ingredients before starting to prevent overcooking the delicate shrimp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 920 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 300 mg