New Orleans BBQ shrimp (and it's not what you think)


Hi Reader,

We spent spring break in New Orleans and had the best time. A gator tour, more food than I can list, and a whole lot of walking it off after.

The BBQ shrimp stuck with me. It's not actually barbecued. It's jumbo shrimp simmered in a buttery, garlicky, Worcestershire-spiked sauce, and you eat it with crusty bread for soaking up every last bit of that sauce.

bbq shrimp in skillet Tanya holding BBQ shrimp

Nothing sweet, nothing sticky, just bold Louisiana flavor in one skillet.

๐Ÿด Get the recipe: New Orleans BBQ โ€‹Shrimp. If this one puts you in a Louisiana mood, here are a few more from the blog to keep it going:

๐Ÿด Cajun Jambalaya โ€” my brown jambalaya, no tomatoes

๐Ÿด Red Beans and Rice โ€” slow-simmered and worth every minute

๐Ÿด Cajun Broiled Shrimp - so fast, easy, and delicious

I make the BBQ shrimp in my enameled cast iron skillet, and it holds the heat just right for that sauce. Here's the one I used if you want a recommendation.

Happy Cooking,

Tanya Harris

Owner of My Forking Life

Cooking up delicious meals with love and flavor
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