In New Orleans, barbecued shrimp is actually sauteed shrimp cooked using a variety of ingredients. Let’s take a quick look at the recipe, then let’s see where we can find this dish in the United States.

First off, you will need to prepare the following ingredients:

• 2 lbs. fresh or frozen shrimp
• 1 teaspoon of Paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 3/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 5 tablespoons of butter
• 3 cloves of garlic
• 3 Scallions
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Water

Instructions for Cooking Shrimp Barbecue

Follow these steps and make your own shrimp barbecue.

1. Take a large bowl and toss in the paprika, ancho chili powder, ground cumin,
   sugar and salt. Mix.
2. Add the shrimp unpeeled and mix evenly. Set the bowl aside for now.
3. Take a 12-inch skillet and set the cooker to medium heat.
4. Take 5 tablespoons of butter and heat until it is melted.
5. Cook garlic for one minute on top of the butter. Do not take off heat.
6. Take your large bowl and pour the contents to the butter and garlic mixture.
7. Cook and stir shrimps until opaque. It should take about 3-4 minutes.
8. Drop 2 tsbp. of Worcestershire sauce, squeeze lemon juice and add water.
9. Keep cooking and stirring for 1-2 minutes.
10. Garnish sliced scallions. Take off heat and serve.

Barbecue shrimp is a mainstay in restaurants in New Orleans. Here are a few of those establishments when you experience this dish if you don’t feel like cooking on your own:

• Mr. B’s Bistrog
  Located in 201 Royal St., in New Orleans’ French Quarter, the best time to visit is at lunch, 11:30 am to 2 pm Monday to Saturday. You can also order the dish at dinner, 5:30 pm to 9 pm, Monday-Saturday
• 
  Dleanie’s Seafood
  Danie’s Seafood is located in 841 Iberville Street in the French Quarter. It is less upscale than Mr. B’s Bistro, but the menu is not the least delicious. It offers an ideal environment for the fun-loving diner or party-goer
• Liuzza’s by the Track
  Not only can you enjoy great barbecue shrimp in here together with other seafood dishes, you can also feast your ears on great Jazz Music and great drinks at Liuzza month.’s By The Track.

By Danielle Anne Suleik