Barbecued Shrimp

Name: Barbecued Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup tomato sauce; ½ cup Worcestershire sauce; ¼ cup fresh lemon juice; ¼ cup fish stock or water; 4 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 3 tablespoon light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoon dry mustard powder; 1 bay leaf; 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined; 12 metal or wooden skewers (soaked if wooden)

Recipe GLPR46ddae41281344

American

Main Course

45 min

233 cal

Servings: 4

Oven

Grill

SNAP eligible

Succulent shrimp skewers glazed with a tangy barbecue sauce made from tomato sauce, Worcestershire, lemon juice, and warm spices. This low-fat seafood main features a rich, smoky flavor profile with hints of garlic and mustard, perfect for grilling or broiling.

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Ingredients

1 cup tomato sauce

½ cup Worcestershire sauce

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

¼ cup fish stock or water

4 tablespoon minced garlic

1 tablespoon white vinegar

1 teaspoon olive oil

3 tablespoon light brown sugar

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 teaspoon dry mustard powder

1 bay leaf

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

12 metal or wooden skewers (soaked if wooden)

Directions

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
In a medium saucepan, combine tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, fish stock, minced garlic, white vinegar, olive oil, brown sugar, chili powder, mustard powder, and bay leaf.
Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Let it cook for 8–10 minutes until the flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and discard the bay leaf.
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Thread the shrimp onto the prepared skewers, distributing them evenly (about 4–5 shrimp per skewer).
Brush the shrimp generously with the barbecue sauce on all sides.
Heat your grill to medium-high heat or preheat your broiler. If grilling, lightly oil the grates to prevent sticking.
Grill the shrimp skewers for 2–3 minutes per side, or broil for 3–4 minutes per side, until the shrimp are opaque and pink throughout and have reached an internal temperature of 145°F.
Brush with any remaining sauce during the final minute of cooking. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately with extra sauce on the side.

Comments

Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff4

All ingredients are standard grocery-store items at Charlotte chains like Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Kroger, with no special trips required. Fish stock is the wild card, but canned or boxed versions sit on regular shelves, and bottled clam juice works as a substitute in a pinch. The real cost driver is shrimp, which runs $12–16 per pound depending on size and season, pushing this to roughly $8–10 per serving before accounting for cheaper supporting ingredients. The 45-minute window is honest for prepping shrimp and sauce, though actual grill time will vary by fire and shrimp size. This is a solid one-pan weeknight meal that reheats adequately in a low oven or skillet, making it friendly for leftovers.