Sassy Barbecued Shrimp Recipes

NEW ORLEANS-STYLE BARBEQUED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cook's Note: You can buy large, frozen tiger shrimp that have been deveined but are still in the shell. If you use these, thaw them according to the package directions. If using fresh shrimp, you can ask the person at the fish counter to devein them for you in the shell. You can also do this yourself: Using kitchen shears, cut the shell along the vein and pull the vein out with your fingers. Or, you can just skip the deveining process. The vein won't hurt you.
• Combine 3 tablespoons of the chili powder and 1 tablespoon of the salt in a small bowl. Rub the shrimp with this mixture, making sure you rub some into the open cut where the shrimp as been deveined (if applicable) to season the shrimp inside the shell. Place the shrimp in a shallow, non-reactive pan, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate while you make the sauce.
• In a saucepan set over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until soft, but not browned. Add the ketchup, oil, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, lemon, lemon juice, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, and cayenne, as well as the remaining 2 tablespoons chili powder and 2 teaspoons salt. Stir to mix. Reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until thick. Remove from the heat, uncover, and cool to room temperature. Remove and discard the lemon slices and bay leaves. Pour 1 1/2 cups of the sauce over the shrimp. Toss to coat well. Cover and refrigerate the shrimp for 1 to 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate the remaining sauce separately and save for dipping.
• Prepare a charcoal fire or preheat a gas grill for direct grilling over high heat.
• While the grill is heating, reheat the remaining sauce in a small, covered saucepan over very low heat, it will only take a few minutes. Watch the sauce carefully so that it doesn't burn.
• Remove the shrimp from the pan and discard the marinade. Grill the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until the shells are orangey-pink. To test for doneness, take a shrimp off the grill, remove the shell and cut the shrimp in half: The flesh should be white and firm throughout.
• Serve with the warm sauce for dipping, and a large bowl for the shells.

SASSY CAJUN GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in bowl except shrimp, mix well then add shrimp and turn to coat evenly.
• Cover and refridgerate at least 15 minutes.
• Thread shrimp on skewers, metal or wooden. If using wooden skewers soak them in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning. We soaked them in beer.
• Grill shrimp over medium-hot briquets about 2 minutes per side until opaque.
• Serve with lemon wedges.

NEW ORLEANS FAMOUS BARBECUED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• In a frying pan, fry bacon until clear.
• Add margarine and all other ingredients except shrimp.
• Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Place shrimp, in a single layer, in a baking dish and pour sauce over the top.
• Stir to coat.
• Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
• Stir once or twice.
• Serve immediately.
• You can peel these when you eat them, but not before.
• Serve with plenty of napkins!

SASSY SEASONED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Mix first eight ingredients in a bowl (or simply put all in a large ziploc and squish to mix). You can reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade as a dipping sauce.
• Put the marinade in a large ziploc bag and add shrimp.
• Marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
• Take shrimp out of bag and thread onto skewers.
• Grill over medium high heat for about 4 minutes each side, or until shrimp are done.
• Serve with reserved marinade as a dipping sauce.

SAUCY BARBECUE SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir in barbecue sauce and beer., Place shrimp in a 13x9-in. baking dish. Pour barbecue mixture over top. Bake, uncovered, until shrimp turn pink, 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. Serve with baguette slices.

REAL NEW ORLEANS STYLE BBQ SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in as many baking dishes as you need. Set aside.
• Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, celery, parsley, Creole seasoning and rosemary. Cook and stir for a few minutes, until onion is tender. Add the rest of the butter and cook until melted over low heat. Stir in the pepper, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Pour this mixture over the shrimp so that the shrimp are completely submerged.
• Bake in the preheated oven until shrimp are pink, 15 to 20 minutes.