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Flavorful New Orleans BBQ Shrimp Recipe with Crispy French Bread

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A quick and easy New Orleans BBQ shrimp recipe featuring a bold, buttery, and slightly spicy sauce served with crispy French bread for dipping. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • Juice of 1 medium lemon
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1–2 teaspoons hot sauce (Crystal or Tabasco recommended)
  • 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning (Tony Chachere’s recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 French bread baguette
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a small bowl, combine Creole seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Toss shrimp with seasoning mixture until evenly coated.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil and butter. Melt butter completely and let it bubble but not brown (about 2 minutes).
  4. Add minced garlic to the skillet and stir constantly for about 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Add shrimp in a single layer and cook for about 2 minutes on one side until pink and slightly golden, then flip and cook for another 2 minutes.
  6. Lower heat to medium. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Let sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring gently to coat shrimp.
  7. Sprinkle chopped parsley over shrimp and stir. Adjust seasoning with salt or more hot sauce if needed.
  8. Slice French baguette into 1-inch thick pieces and toast in oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes until golden and crisp.
  9. Serve shrimp and sauce immediately with crispy French bread for dipping.

Notes

If sauce is too thick, add a tablespoon of water or broth. If too thin, simmer longer to concentrate flavors. Avoid overcooking shrimp to prevent rubbery texture. Toast bread to keep it crispy for dipping. For gluten-free, substitute bread with gluten-free baguette or crackers. For dairy-free, replace butter with coconut oil or vegan butter.

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Keywords: New Orleans BBQ shrimp, Cajun shrimp, spicy shrimp, buttery shrimp, French bread, quick dinner, seafood recipe

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