New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp & Garlic Bread Recipe

Hey y’all! If there’s one thing the South knows how to do, it’s bringing folks together with some good ol’ comfort food. Today, we’re diving deep into the heart of New Orleans with a dish that’s perfect for those backyard gatherings or just enjoying a ball game with a cold drink in hand.

Ingredients:

• 2 sticks of butter
• 1/2 bag of frozen seasoning blend
• 1 cup of Frozen onion and pepper blend
• 5 lbs of fresh large shrimp (we used about a 21/25 count with heads on)
• 2 tablespoons of A-1 steak sauce
• 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 3 heaping tablespoons of minced garlic
• 1 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon of Kitchen Bouquet (for that rich color)
• 1 tablespoon dry seafood boil seasoning
• 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
• 1 tablespoon granulated onion
• 1 tablespoon of salt (for the Seafood broth)
• 2 to 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flou

Directions:

• Begin by de-heading some of the smaller shrimp. Use these heads to boil in 6 cups of water with the salt and seafood boil seasoning to whip up the broth. Let it simmer while you move on to the next steps.
• In a pan, melt one stick of butter. Add in the frozen seasoning blend and the onion-pepper mix. Sauté until they’re soft and tender.
• Gradually add the flour, stirring constantly to form a roux. Aim for a medium brown shade to ensure the flour taste is fully cooked out.
• Mix in the Worcestershire sauce until the mixture thickens slightly.
• Stir in the A-1 steak sauce, minced garlic, seafood boil seasoning, Old Bay, granulated garlic, granulated onion, and black pepper.
• Drizzle in the lemon juice and give it a good mix.
• Toss in the shrimp, making sure they’re well-coated with the sauce. Cover them up until they start to turn a rosy pink – but don’t fully cook them just yet!
• Pour in enough seafood broth to cover the shrimp. Add the Kitchen Bouquet for a rich hue and tweak the seasonings if needed.
• Transfer the shrimp to a large oven-safe dish. Dot with slices of the remaining butter and sprinkle a touch of dried parsley on top.
• Pop it in a preheated oven at 400°F for around 20 minutes.
• As the shrimp bakes, prep your garlic bread or any bread you fancy. Toast it in the oven until it’s golden and slightly crisp.
• Once everything’s ready, ladle the shrimp into bowls, ensuring there’s ample juice. Garnish with either parsley or some fresh chopped green onions. And y’all, that bread dipped in the juice? Pure heaven!

This dish is more than just a meal; it’s a journey to the vibrant streets of New Orleans. It’s the laughter, the stories, and the joy of being with loved ones.

For those who are visual learners, we’ve got a treat for you! Head on over to our With the Bickhams YouTube channel for a step-by-step video tutorial.

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Till next time, keep those southern vibes strong and your bellies full!

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