Louisiana barbecue shrimp is a beloved dish with a rich history. What it doesn't have, confusingly, is any barbecue flavor.

New Orleans-style barbecue shrimp isn't grilled at all. Instead, the shellfish is seared and then coated in a rich, buttery sauce that's full of Cajun spices.

On day three of our traditional recipe rollout, we're sharing a dish that's classically New Orleans in both its idiosyncratic name and its flavors.

This recipe takes the popular recipe for New Orleans barbecue shrimp and turns it into a dip.

The recipe (found below) uses peeled shrimp, but it is important to start with fresh head-on shrimp, so that you can make a nice stock with the heads and shells.

Buttery, nicely spiced, New Orleans-style Barbecue Shrimp for Two is delicious served with Creole rice. ERIC AKIS You can sometimes glean how a dish is made by its name. But that’s not the case ...

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While traditional New Orleans-style BBQ shrimp is cooked in a skillet (the BBQ here refers to the spice blend and the color of the sauce), this one is perfect for summer because the shrimp is ...

New Orleans-Style Barbecue Shrimp Serves 4. Note: You won't need to fire up the grill for this quick and easy shrimp dish, but you will need plenty of crusty bread to sop up the rich, buttery sauce.