Barbecue Shrimp Recipe

Name: Barbecue Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 -14 large shrimp, heads on (1 lb, very fresh, no pink in heads, DO NOT REMOVE HEADS, they add a great deal of depth to the sauce); 6 ounces cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons black pepper, cracked; 2 teaspoons creole seasoning; 6 tablespoons Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce; 2 tablespoons chopped garlic; 6 tablespoons water; 1 lemon, juice of; ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper; ½ teaspoon paprika; 3 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon chopped chives; ¼ cup heavy cream

Servings: persons

8 -14 large shrimp, heads on (1 lb, very fresh, no pink in heads, DO NOT REMOVE HEADS, they add a great deal of depth to the sauce)
6 ounces cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
2 teaspoons black pepper, cracked
2 teaspoons creole seasoning
6 tablespoons Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
6 tablespoons water
1 lemon, juice of
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon chopped chives
¼ cup heavy cream

1
DO NOT REMOVE HEADS, they add a great deal of depth to the sauce.
2
The heads can be removed after cooking and before serving.
3
Cut whiskers off of shrimp, if you dont they will get all tangled.
4
In a saute pan place 1/2 stick of butter in pan and saute garlic.
5
When garlic is sauteed, place all ingredients except butter, lemon juice and shrimp in pan.
6
When ingredients are combined place shrimp in liquid and cook until the shrimp turns pink (cooked).
7
Make sure the shrimp are stirred carefully so that all shrimp are coated equally and cooked evenly.
8
Move shrimp into colander, reserving liquid and seasonings in saute pan.
9
Turn heat down to medium high and add butter, an ounce at a time, stirring constantly.
10
When all butter is melted, continue to stir and reduce liquid until it thickens and becomes very smooth.
11
Add lemon juice and stir for 1 minute.
12
Add cream and stir constantly for 3 minutes.
13
Place shrimp in a bowl and pour sauce over shrimp.
14
Serve with slices of warm French bread for dipping.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 -14 large shrimp, heads on (1 lb, very fresh, no pink in heads, DO NOT REMOVE HEADS, they add a great deal of depth to the sauce), 6 ounces cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes, 2 teaspoons ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons black pepper, cracked, and more.

Yes, Barbecue Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Barbecue Shrimp

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