Lousiana BBQ shrimp

[charley2]

We are at the beach and DS made this last night. Louisiana BBQ shrimp. It was simply outrageously delicious!! I got head on shrimp at Costco. We're going to do a repeat Friday when more will be here!!

 

[charley2]

Here's the recipe. It comes together really quickly--we used head on for extra goodness.

New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp​

These New Orleans-Style BBQ Shrimp are so buttery, spicy, and good. Fresh shrimp are baked in a sauce flavored with lots of spice, garlic, lemon juice, and green onion.

Ingredients​

• 1 1/2 sticks (3/4 cup) butter
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 lemon, sliced
• 2 pounds medium to large fresh shrimp, unpeeled

Instructions​

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine all ingredients EXCEPT shrimp in a medium saucepan and bring to a simmer. Remove from heat. Taste mixture and add a little salt if needed.
• Place shrimp in a 9X13-inch baking dish.
• Pour butter mixture over shrimp.
• Bake 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once.
• Serve with French bread to mop up the liquid.