How to Make Chef John's Indoor BBQ Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to making delicious seafood at home, Chef John is one of the best in the business. His indoor BBQ shrimp recipe is a true delight for anyone who loves the flavors of a backyard barbecue, but wants to enjoy it from the comfort of their own kitchen. This recipe combines the smoky, charred flavor of traditional barbecue shrimp with the convenience of being able to cook it all indoors.

One of the best things about Chef John's indoor BBQ shrimp is that it's incredibly easy to ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound extra large shrimp (16-20 per lb.), shell on, deveined
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Lemon wedges

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 26 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Season with salt, pepper, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, allspice, cayenne pepper, lemon juice, ketchup. Pour in olive oil and stir thoroughly. Let shrimp sit for about 15 minutes, no longer.
  • Heat a dry saute pan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking, or when a few drops of water sizzle and start to bead up before evaporating. Place shrimp in pan. Let cook on one side until the shrimp turns from opaque to white about halfway up the side, 3 or 4 minutes. Turn shrimp over. Cook until shrimp are almost cooked through. Transfer to a serving plate.
  • Nutrition

    142 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 685mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 220mg