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Chef John's New Orleans-Style Barbequed Shrimp

By Chef John • Shrimp Recipes • Cuisine?
4.68 Prep: 20m Cook: 30m
Ingredients:
  • 1 ½ pounds colossal shrimp, EZ-peel type (deveined and shells split down the back)
  • 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, or more to taste
  • 2 dashes hot sauce, or to taste
  • 3 tablespoons cold butter, cut into chunks
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary for garnish
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025