Cajun-Style New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
New Orleans Barbecue Shrimp features tender shrimp in a rich butter sauce flavored with garlic, onion, basil, thyme, rosemary, cayenne, paprika, beer, and Worcestershire sauce. Serve it over pasta with a loaf of French bread for soaking up the spiced sauce, making it a special entrée for family dinners or guests, alongside a glass of wine.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cajun-Style New Orleans BBQ Shrimp, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small bowl, stir together garlic powder, onion powder, basil, thyme, rosemary, cayenne pepper, and paprika.
- 2
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook for a couple of minutes. Season with spice mixture and continue to cook and stir for a few minutes. Add beer and Worcestershire sauce; simmer until shrimp are cooked through, about 1 more minute. Taste and season with salt before serving.
- Calories 355.33 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 23.5 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 3.61 g 1%
- Total Fat 25.78 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 16.31 g High 82%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 245.36 mg High 82%
- Sodium 177.25 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 0.53 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 0.58 g --
- Added Sugars 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 104.27 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 1.35 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 368.63 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 1.14 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.73 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Fish 🐟
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Cajun Style New Orleans BBQ Shrimp is made with 16 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Beer, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 355.33 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cajun-Style New Orleans BBQ Shrimp made of?
- The main ingredients are Beer, Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Dried Basil, Dried Rosemary. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cajun-Style New Orleans BBQ Shrimp?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 355.33 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cajun-Style New Orleans BBQ Shrimp easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Cajun-Style New Orleans BBQ Shrimp healthy?
- Cajun-Style New Orleans BBQ Shrimp has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 355.33 calories and 23.5 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 177.25 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 16.31 g (82% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Fish, Milk, Gluten, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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