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Buttery New Orleans BBQ Shrimp

Buttery New Orleans BBQ Shrimp made and served in the glass Anyday dish, featuring succulent shrimp in a rich, buttery BBQ sauce.
Buttery New Orleans BBQ Shrimp
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Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

5-6 mins

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Shrimp? In the microwave? Anything’s possible. This classic New Orleans dish cooks shrimp to juicy perfection in Worcestershire sauce, butter, garlic, and lemon juice. Cajun or Creole seasoning gives the dish a smoky, skillet-cooked flavor. It’s a meal that, as they say in New Orleans, lets the good times roll!

All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwave and home kitchens to make sure they work— and work well. Unless specified otherwise, all recipes should be cooked at full power.

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What You’ll Need

What You’ll Need

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Dish

The Medium Shallow Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon thyme, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Creole or Cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons  Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chicken stock
  • 1½ teaspoons lemon juice
  • salt, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ lb (225g) shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Chopped parsley

Preparation

  1. Add all the ingredients except the shrimp and parsley into the Anyday dish. Stir to combine.
  2. Cook uncovered in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
  3. Add shrimp and cover with the lid (knob lifted).
  4. Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the shrimp is cooked through and the sauce has thickened again. If needed, stir and continue cooking in 30-second intervals.
  5. Season with salt to taste and garnish with parsley to serve.

Serving suggestions & tips

  • If you don’t have Creole or Cajun seasoning, you can substitute it with paprika and/or chili powder.
  • Enjoy this dish with fresh bread, rice, or your favorite vegetables.

Recipe notes

  • If you using frozen shrimp, add frozen and just add 1-2 more minutes while cooking.
  • Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.