Barbecued Shrimp Recipe

Name: Barbecued Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 dozen large shrimp, with shells; 1 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne); 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed; 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1/4 lb butter, plus; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 cup shrimp stock or 1/2 cup seafood stock (see my recipe for seafood stock or use your own); 1/4 cup beer, at room temperature

Servings: persons

2 dozen large shrimp, with shells
1 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary leaves, crushed
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/4 lb butter, plus
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup shrimp stock or 1/2 cup seafood stock (see my recipe for seafood stock or use your own)
1/4 cup beer, at room temperature

1
Rinse the shrimp in cold water and drain well, set aside.
2
In a small bowl combine the seasoning mix ingredients (red pepper through oregano leaves).
3
Combine 1 stick of the butter, the garlic, Worcestershire and seasoning mix in a large skillet over high heat.
4
When the butter is melted, add the shrimp; cook for 2 minutes, shaking the pan (versus stirring) in a back-and-forth motion.
5
Add the remaining 5 tablespoons butter and the stock; cook and shake pan for 2 minutes.
6
Add the beer and cook and shake the pan 1 minute longer and remove from heat.
7
Serve immediately in bowls with lots of French bread on the side, or on a platter with cooked rice mounded in the middle and the shrimp and sauce surrounding it.

415

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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: 2 dozen large shrimp, with shells, 1 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne), 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Barbecued 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.

Barbecued Shrimp

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