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BBQ Shrimp

2 lb. shrimp, shells on

2 Tbsp. Creole Seasoning 

2 tsp. black pepper, freshly ground

2 Tbsp. olive oil

1 small onion, chopped fine

6 cloves garlic, minced

3 bay leaves

3 lemons, peeled and sectioned

2 cups water

1/2 cup Worcestershire

1/4 cup dry white wine

1/4 tsp. salt

2 cups heavy cream

2 Tbsp. butter

Peel the shrimp and save the shells.  Sprinkle 1 Tbsp. of Creole Seasoning and 1 tsp. of black pepper over the shrimp.  Use your hands to coat the shrimp with the seasonings.  Put them in the refrigerator while you prepare the sauce.  Heat 1 Tbsp. of the oil in a large pot over high heat.  When hot, add the onion and garlic and sauté for 1 minute.  Add the shrimp shells, the remaining Creole Seasoning, the bay leaves, lemons, water, Worcestershire, wine, salt and the remaining pepper.  Stir well and bring to a boil.  Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.  Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes.  Strain into a small skillet (there should be about 1 1/2 cups).  Place over medium heat and boil until you have about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of thick, syrupy, dark brown sauce (about 15 minutes).  Heat the remaining oil in a large skillet over high heat.  When hot, add the seasoned shrimp and sauté them for 2 minutes, shaking the skillet from time to time.  Add the cream and the brown sauce to the shrimp and simmer for 4 minutes.  Stir in the butter and serve over angel hair pasta.

Our comments:  This is more a spicy cream sauce than BBQ!

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