BBQ SHRIMP

Ingredients

Shrimp:

• 1 lb shrimp (16–20 count, peeled & deveined)

• Kosher salt

• Black pepper

• 1–2 tbsp olive oil

Sauce Base:

• 1/4 cup orange juice

• 1 teaspoon garlic paste

Flavor Build:

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)

• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce

• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

• 1–2 drops liquid smoke (optional)

Finish:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1/4 cup sliced scallions

Optional Serving:

• White rice

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Season & Sear the Shrimp

Season shrimp with:

• Salt

• Pepper

Cook in olive oil over medium heat until just pink.

👉 Do NOT fully cook

Remove and set aside.

2. Build the Sauce in the Same Pan

Add:

• Orange juice

• Garlic

Scrape the bottom (this is flavor).

👉 This step lifts all that shrimp goodness into your sauce

3. Add Tomatoes

Add halved cherry tomatoes.

Cook 2–3 minutes until:

• Skins begin to crack

👉 That’s your signal they’re ready

4. Build the BBQ Glaze

Add:

• Barbecue sauce

• Hoisin sauce

• Liquid smoke (optional)

Stir and reduce slightly.

5. Bring Shrimp Back (Heat OFF)

Add shrimp back to pan.

👉 Important:
Finish cooking off heat

This keeps them:

• Juicy

• Tender

• Not rubbery

6. Finish Like a Pro

Stir in:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• Scallions

Let rest 5 minutes.

👉 This creates a rich, glossy sauce

7. Serve

Serve over rice and spoon sauce on top.

Chef Brian’s Pro Tips

🍤 Bigger Shrimp = Better Control

16–20 count gives you room to cook without overcooking

🔥 Sauce First, Finish Later

Most people cook shrimp too long
You cook them twice—lightly, then gently

🍊 Orange Juice Trick

Adds:

• Sweetness

• Acid

• Balance

Without overpowering the BBQ

🧈 Butter at the End = Game Changer

This is what gives that restaurant-style finish

What You End Up With

• Tender, juicy shrimp

• Sticky, glossy BBQ citrus glaze

• Balanced sweet, smoky, savory flavor

• A 20-minute dinner that feels like a restaurant dish

👉 This is simple cooking with a twist.