Cooking for One

BBQ Shrimp for One

Make New Orleans style BBQ shrimp for one with Creole seasoning, garlic, Worcestershire, lemon, and plenty of butter. Ready in about 15 minutes.

BBQ Shrimp for One

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New Orleans style shrimp cooked in a buttery Worcestershire and Creole seasoning sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
CourseMain Course
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories407

Ingredients
  

  • 6–8 medium peeled deveined shrimp (5 oz)
  • 1 tsp Creole seasoning
  • 2½ Tbsp salted butter divided
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ Tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • skillet

Directions
 

  1. Sprinkle the Creole seasoning over the shrimp.
  2. Melt ½ tablespoon of the butter in an 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook the garlic for 1 minute, stirring.
  3. Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute per side.
  4. Stir in the Worcestershire, lemon juice, and remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, spooning the sauce over the shrimp, until they are pink and cooked through.
  5. Put the shrimp on a plate, pour the pan sauce over, and serve right away.

Nutrition

Serving: 222g | Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.1g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 305mg | Sodium: 840mg | Potassium: 675mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3.7g | Vitamin A: 914IU | Vitamin C: 8.3mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 2.6mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); shrimp counted as raw shrimp. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.