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BBQ Shrimp for One

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword butter shrimp, cajun shrimp, dinner for one, new orleans bbq shrimp
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1 serving
New Orleans style shrimp cooked in a buttery Worcestershire and Creole seasoning sauce.

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

Directions

  • Sprinkle the Creole seasoning over the shrimp.
  • Melt ½ tablespoon of the butter in an 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook the garlic for 1 minute, stirring.
  • Add the shrimp and cook for 1 minute per side.
  • 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.
  • 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.