New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp

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Total Time 20 mins
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Creole, Southern

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 2 pounds extra large or jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined, thawed if frozen
  • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 slices of bacon chopped
  • 3 Garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 scallions white and green parts, thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Mix the paprika, ancho chili powder, cumin, sugar and salt together in a large bowl.
  • Add the shrimp to the spices and toss to coat evenly. Set aside.
  • Warm 12" skillet over medium heat
  • Add bacon, cook until desired crispiness
  • Melt the butter
  • Add the garlic and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, for one minute. Do not brown.
  • Add the shrimp and continue cooking over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the shrimp are almost cooked but still opaque in spots, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and water and cook until shrimp are done, 1-2 minutes more.
  • Scatter scallions over top and serve

Notes

Alterations
• Replace bacon with fragrant sausages, such as andouille or chorizo
• Thinly slice a fresh mild to medium pepper, such as shishito or jalapeno, for added heat and flavor. If including peppers, add to the pan along with the garlic
Keyword new orleans, seafood, shrimp, spicy