Texas Barbecue Shrimp with Bleu Cheese Slaw

Get ready to savor the bold, smoky flavors of Texas with this irresistible Texas Barbecue Shrimp with Bleu Cheese Slaw! This easy yet impressive dish pairs succulent shrimp, marinated in a tangy barbecue sauce blend with smoked paprika and garlic, and quickly seared to perfection, with a creamy, tangy-slash-savory slaw of green and red cabbages, shredded carrots, and crumbled bleu cheese. The homemade slaw dressing, featuring a touch of honey and apple cider vinegar, brings just the right balance of sweetness and zing, perfectly complementing the smoky shrimp. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining. Serve it with crispy bread or grilled corn to complete your Texas-inspired feast! Perfect for fans of barbecue classics and flavorful, hearty slaw, this dish will be a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cups green cabbage (shredded)
• 1 cup red cabbage (shredded)
• 1 cup carrots (shredded)
• 1 cup bleu cheese crumbles
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp celery seeds
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine shrimp, barbecue sauce, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss to coat the shrimp evenly and let it marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, and carrots.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, celery seeds, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss gently to coat. Fold in the bleu cheese crumbles.

Step 6

Serve the barbecue shrimp on a plate alongside a generous portion of bleu cheese slaw. Garnish with additional bleu cheese crumbles or chopped parsley, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1815.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4017.4

Total Fat 274.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 1334.8mg	0%
Sodium 10066.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 231.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.5g	0%
Total Sugars 128.1g
Protein 169.5g	0%

Vitamin D 51.3IU	0%
Calcium 1826.6mg	0%
Iron 9.8mg	0%
Potassium 3972.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.6%

Protein: 16.7%

Carbs: 22.7%