Dinner for 4

New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp

Name: New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole
Ingredients: 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp ancho chile powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp sugar; 3/4 tsp salt; 2 lb extra large or jumbo shrimp; 6 tbsp unsalted butter; 3 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp water; 3 scallions

$18.60for 420 minServes 4

Spiced shrimp grills quickly while butter, garlic, lemon, and Worcestershire sauce make a savory pan sauce.

New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Shrimp, 2 lb$7.99/lb typical	2 lb	$15.98Typical price
	Butter, 3 oz$0.40/oz typical	3 oz	$1.20Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Juice, 1 oz$0.04/oz typical	1 oz	$0.04Typical price
	Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical	0.5	$0.51Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$18.60

Swaps

Swap shrimp for white fish (tilapiaabout $1.00/lb less at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugarAsian sauces and pastes

Not included in the cost.

20 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
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Typical price

$4.65 per serving$18.60 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tsp paprika
1 tsp ancho chile powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp sugar
3/4 tsp salt
2 lb extra large or jumbo shrimp
6 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp water
3 scallions

Steps

Heat a grill to medium-high, about 400 F, for 10 minutes.
Mix the paprika, ancho chile powder, cumin, sugar, and salt, then coat the shrimp.
Melt the butter in a small grill-safe skillet over medium heat and cook the garlic for 2 minutes.
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and water, then simmer for 3 minutes.
Grill the shrimp for 3 minutes per side, brushing with sauce, until pink, firm, and 145 F inside.
Top the shrimp with the remaining sauce and sliced scallions.

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