Description
A smoky, buttery BBQ shrimp dish packed with bold Cajun flavors, fresh herbs, and a zesty kick perfect for a seafood lover’s feast or summer cookout.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)
3 tbsp butter
2 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup BBQ sauce
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Add BBQ sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, paprika, and cayenne; stir to combine.
5. Add shrimp to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes per side until pink and opaque.
6. Toss shrimp to coat evenly in the sauce.
7. Remove from heat, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot.
8. Serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Notes
For extra smoky flavor, grill the shrimp before tossing in the BBQ butter sauce.
Pair with corn on the cob or coleslaw for a full Southern-style meal.
Use your favorite BBQ sauce — sweet, spicy, or tangy — to match your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéed
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: BBQ shrimp, Cajun shrimp, seafood dinner, spicy shrimp, buttery shrimp recipe