Serves 4

N’Awlins Barbecue Shrimp

  • Prep Time 20 Minutes
  • Cooking Time
  • Method Direct Heat
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Ingredients

  • 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 2 Teaspoons Minced Garlic
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 2 Teaspoons Finely Chopped Fresh Thyme
  • 2 Teaspoons Paprika
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric
  • 650G Large Shrimp (21-30 Count), In Their Shells

Nutrition

Instructions

  1. In A Small Sauté Pan Over Medium Heat, Melt The Butter. Add The Garlic And Cook, Stirring Occasionally, Until Soft, 2 To 3 Minutes.
  2. Remove From The Heat And Add The Remaining Marinade Ingredients. Stir And Allow To Cool To Room Temperature.
  3. Using A Sharp Knife, Split Open The Back Of Each Shrimp And Devein It. Place The Shrimp In A Large, Resealable Plastic Bag And Pour In The Marinade. Press The Air Out Of The Bag And Seal Tightly. Turn The Bag To Distribute The Marinade, Place In A Bowl, And Refrigerate For 20 To 30 Minutes.
  4. Remove The Shrimp From The Bag And Discard The Marinade. Grill Over Direct High Heat (230°C To 280°C), With The Lid Closed As Much As Possible, Until The Shrimp Are Just Opaque In The Center And Firm To The Touch, 2 To 4 Minutes, Turning Once. Remove From The Grill And Serve Warm Or At Room Temperature With Rice, If Desired.
  • Marinating Time: 20-30 Minutes
  • Preparation Time: 20 Minutes
  • Braai Time: 2-4 Minutes
  • Serves: 4
  • Skill Level: Easy
  • Cooking Method: Direct Heat
  • Braai Temperature: 230°C-280°C
  • Equipment: Chimney Starter, Briquettes 4KG ZA

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