New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp

New Orleans Style BBQ Shrimp


4 lb large shrimp, with heads and shells
2 lb butter
1 Medium yellow onion, minced
8 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, diced
1/4 Cup chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp Creole seasoning
4  sprigs Rosemary
ground black pepper to taste
1/2 Cup Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 Cup beer or ale (optional)
2 Cups green onion, chopped


Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange the shrimp in a single layer in as many baking dishes as you need. Set aside.
Melt 1/2 cup of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, celery, parsley, Creole seasoning and rosemary. Cook and stir for a few minutes, until onion is tender. Add the rest of the butter and cook until melted over low heat. Stir in the pepper, Worcestershire sauce, beer or ale and lemon juice. Pour this mixture over the shrimp so that the shrimp are completely submerged.
Bake in the preheated oven until shrimp are pink, 15 to 20 minutes. Finish with chopped scallions just before serving.


Serve with hot crusty French Bread or toasted baguettes for dipping into the sauce from the shrimp. This dish is NOT low fat and low fat versions have always disappointed me. This is a dish for a special occasion. Its okay to splurge on the calories every now and then!