New Orleans-Style Spicy Shrimp

Total Time
Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Updated on Jan. 29, 2022

We have family members who attended college in New Orleans. This shrimp captures their favorite flavors from the Big Easy, with the right touches of spice and heat. —Susan Seymour, Valatie, New York

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New Orleans-Style Spicy Shrimp

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Yield: 12 servings
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min

Ingredients

  • 3 medium lemons, sliced
  • 2/3 cup butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Italian salad dressing mix
  • 4 pounds uncooked shell-on shrimp (31-40 per pound)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • French bread

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Microwave, covered, on high 2-3 minutes or until butter is melted; stir until blended.
  2. Divide shrimp and bay leaves between 2 ungreased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Add half of the lemon mixture to each dish; toss to combine.
  3. Bake, uncovered, 20-25 minutes or until shrimp turn pink, stirring halfway. Remove bay leaves. Serve with bread.
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