Barbecue Shrimp

Name: Barbecue Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined; 1/3 cup butter, cubed; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1 medium lemon, sliced and seeded; 3 green onions, chopped; Chopped fresh parsley

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Our New Orleans barbecue shrimp features tender shrimp sauteed with Cajun spices and finished in a garlicky, buttery sauce infused with Worcestershire and lemon.

Ingredients

3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
1/3 cup butter, cubed
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 medium lemon, sliced and seeded
3 green onions, chopped
Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Add shrimp; toss to coat.
In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Add shrimp. Cook and stir until shrimp almost turn pink, 2-3 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, lemon slices and green onion. Cook until shrimp turn pink, 1-2 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

about 10 shrimp: 300 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 248mg cholesterol, 852mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 28g protein.