BBQ Shrimp For One
This single serving New Orleans-style BBQ Shrimp recipe features plump shrimp simmered in a buttery, spiced Worcestershire sauce. It’s quick to make, packed with bold flavor, and comes together in just 20 minutes.
Servings: 1 serving
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6-8 medium shrimp (5 ounces), peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning -use homemade Creole seasoning or your favorite store brand.
- 2 ½ tablespoons salted butter -divided
- 1 clove garlic -minced
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Season the Shrimp: In a small bowl, toss the shrimp with Creole seasoning.
- Cook the Garlic: Melt ½ tablespoon of butter in an 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Sear the Shrimp: Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook for 1 minute per side.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, spooning the sauce over the shrimp as it thickens.
- Serve: Transfer the shrimp to a plate and pour the sauce over the top.Enjoy on its own or with a slice of French bread, white rice or buttered noodles.
Notes
- Control the Heat: Adjust the Creole seasoning to match your spice preference.
- Don’t Overcook: Shrimp cook quickly; overcooking makes them tough.
- Serve Immediately: This dish is best enjoyed hot right out of the pan.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 668mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1.734IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg
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