Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
10 lbs

large unpeeled shrimp

750 ml

dry white wine

4 tbsp

black pepper

3 tbsp

oregano

2 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

0.5 tsp

Tabasco sauce

3 unit

lemons

thinly sliced

6 unit

fresh garlic cloves

minced

3 unit

bay leaves

2.5 lbs

butter

melted

Step 1
~6 min

Melt the butter.

Step 2
~6 min

Pour the melted butter into a large roasting pan.

Step 3
~6 min

Add black pepper, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco sauce, thinly sliced lemons, minced fresh garlic cloves, and bay leaves to the butter in the roasting pan.

Step 4
~6 min

Mix all ingredients in the pan well.

Step 5
~6 min

Add the unpeeled shrimp and 2 cups of dry white wine to the mixture.

Step 6
~6 min

Add more wine if you desire more dipping sauce.

Step 7
~6 min

Marinate the shrimp in the sauce for a minimum of 2 hours, or refrigerate overnight for better results.

Step 8
~6 min

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 9
~6 min

Bake the shrimp in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 10
~6 min

Stir and baste the shrimp with the sauce every 10 minutes during baking.

Step 11
~6 min

Serve the New Orleans Style Barbecue Shrimp in deep, large soup plates with hot French bread for dipping.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust Tabasco sauce to your spice preference.

Serve with crusty French bread to soak up the sauce.

Marinating overnight enhances the flavor.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be marinated overnight

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Strong
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crusty bread.

Serve with rice or grits.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Corn on the cob

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

New Orleans, Louisiana

Cultural Significance

A classic dish in New Orleans cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Mardi Gras
Celebratory Dinners

Occasion Tags

Dinner Party
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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