BBQ Shrimp New Orleans Style
BBQ Shrimp New Orleans Style is fun to cook on the grill and a nice main dish. Best served with white rice.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds extra large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
Directions:
- Clean shrimp, devein and remove shell.
- Mix the paprika, ancho chili powder, cumin, sugar and salt together in a large bowl. Add the shrimp to the spices and toss to coat evenly. Marinate for one hour or overnight
- Preheat iron skillet on grill medium heat about 350 to 375 degrees.
- Place iron skillet on side burner of grill if available
- Melt the butter over medium heat in a 12-inch skillet. Add the garlic and cook, stirring for one minute. Do not brown.
- Add the shrimp and continue cooking over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the shrimp are almost cooked but still opaque in spots, 3-4 minutes.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and water and cook until shrimp are done, 1-2 minutes more.
- Sprinkle scallions over top and serve with white rice.