Cajun and Creole Recipes
Louisiana Creole BBQ Shrimp
Louisiana Creole BBQ Shrimp is a classic version of an only-in-Louisiana staple, where shrimp are seasoned and sautéed to perfection—no grilling required.
Ingredients
- 4 1/2 pounds Louisiana Shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail on
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons Creole seasoning
- 1 tablespoon powdered garlic
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Original Tabasco® brand pepper sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into small cubes
- 1/3 cup fresh chives, chopped
- 1 baguette, sliced, toasted
Instructions
- Combine salt, black pepper, Creole seasoning and powdered garlic in large bowl.
- Add Louisiana Shrimp to bowl and toss to coat with seasoning.
- Heat large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and Louisiana shrimp. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Add white wine, lemon juice, Tabasco® and Worcestershire sauce and cook additional minute.
- Add butter to sauté pan and swirl until melted. Add chives and remove from heat.
- Divide shrimp and sauce evenly into 4 bowls.
- Serve with sliced toasted baguette.
Attribution
Recipe and photo used with permission from: Louisiana Seafood