BBQ Shrimp(barbecue shrimp recipe).

BBQ shrimp, marinated in a homemade peppery and spicy homemade barbecue sauce, this shrimp recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make over your stovetop.

Glazed with a double dose of BBQ sauce, this fantastic shrimp dish serves as a quick and easy appetiser or side dish.

What to serve BBQ shrimp.

• Regular white rice.
• Lemon rice
• Yellow rice
• Ghee rice
• Grilled potato wedges
• Homemade coleslaw
• Mediterranean pasta salad
• Caesar salad
• You can load these shrimp on taco shells or buns for a quick meal.

Tips to make the BBQ shrimp recipe.

• Use frozen shrimp that has been thawed. Pat dry the shrimp before adding them to the BBQ sauce.
• Use oil sparingly, you can slightly char the shrimp leaving the shrimp to cook with the BBQ sauce.
• The sauce will reduce and slightly blacken the shrimp, giving them a more intense flavour.

• To reduce washing and workload, use a ziplock bag to marinate the shrimp.
• If you are making BBQ shrimp skewers then make sure to soak the skewers for 15 minutes before threading the shrimp on them.

FAQs: BBQ shrimp recipe.

• Can I use store-bought BBQ sauce?
  • Yes, make a few adjustments to your store-bought sauce for maximum flavour.

• How long can I marinate the shrimp?
  • 1 hour of marinating in BBQ sauce should do. You can also extend the time up to 3 hours.

• Can I grill Barbecue shrimp?
  • yes, thread them into skewers for easy handling and grill them over a charcoal or gas grill.
  • You can use the extra BBQ sauce to baste the shrimp.

• Can I use frozen shrimp?
  • Yes, here’s a guide on how to thaw shrimp.

More shrimp recipes.

Blackened shrimp
Spicy shrimp with chilli lime marinade
Tandoori shrimp(prawns)
peel and eat shrimp(grilled)
Shrimp teriyaki stir fry in 30 minutes.
Sesame shrimp stir fry.

RECIPE OVERVIEW FOR THE BBQ SHRIMP RECIPE

Ingredients to make BBQ shrimp recipe.

To make this shrimp recipe you will need 10 ingredients, including frozen shrimp.
Most of the ingredients used in this recipe will be to make the BBQ sauce which the shrimp are smothered in.

• Tomato ketchup
• Oil
• Honey or sugar
• Lime or lemon juice
• Red chilli powder
• Paprika
• Hot sauce(this can be any of your favourite hot sauces)
• Black pepper powder.
• Salt to season
• Shrimp

How to make BBQ shrimp.

If you are using frozen shrimp, place the packaged shrimp in a bowl of water to thaw(refer to, how to thaw shrimp correctly above).
Remove the frozen shrimp from the refrigerator 20 minutes before you begin cooking, this gives you plenty of time to thaw, drain and pat dry any water on the shrimp.
To make the BBQ shrimp, add all the ingredients needed for the sauce into a medium-sized bowl. mix well.
Once the BBQ sauce is made, save a few tablespoons of the sauce and set it aside.

Add the shrimp to the homemade sauce, mix well, cover and let the shrimp marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Refrigerate if the weather is hot and humid.

Once the shrimp has marinated, place a frying pan or skillet over low medium heat.
Pour in the oil and add the shrimp to the pan, saving the marinade to use later in the recipe.
Cook each side of the shrimp until they are about to turn pink. This would take less than 2 minutes on each side.
Transfer the shrimp to a bowl and add the leftover marinade to the cooking pan.
Stir the marinade with the remaining oil on the pan, and reduce it to create a thick glaze.
Once you notice the oil separating from the marinade, toss the shrimp back into the pan and combine.
Let the shrimp char, for 3-5 minutes.

Pour the remaining barbecue sauce over the shrimp.
Combine well to coat them and serve while still warm.

You can garnish this barbecue shrimp with parsley or coriander.
As mentioned above on tips, you can also thread them in pre-soaked bamboo skewers and grill them.