Barbecued Shrimp Recipe

Name: Barbecued Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1 cup vegetable oil; 4 minced garlic cloves; 4 bay leaves, Crushed; 2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves, Crushed; ½ teaspoon dried basil; 3 -4 lbs fresh shrimp, deheaded in the shells (the larger the better); 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon cayenne; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper; 1 lemon, juice of; ½ teaspoon oregano

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
1 cup vegetable oil
4 minced garlic cloves
4 bay leaves, Crushed
2 teaspoons dried rosemary leaves, Crushed
½ teaspoon dried basil
3 -4 lbs fresh shrimp, deheaded in the shells (the larger the better)
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon fresh ground pepper
1 lemon, juice of
½ teaspoon oregano

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2
In a large sauce pan melt the butter.
3
Add oil and mix well.
4
Add all the other ingredients except the shrimp and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce begins to boil.
5
Reduce heat to low and simmer 7 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, then remove the pan from the heat and let it stand uncovered, at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
6
Add the shrimp to the sauce, mix thoroughly and put the pan back on the burner.
7
Cook over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the shrimp turns pink.
8
Put the pan in the oven or transfer to a baking dish and cook for 10 minutes.
9
Serve with 1/2 cup of sauce over each portion.

1185

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, 1 cup vegetable oil, 4 minced garlic cloves, 4 bay leaves, Crushed, 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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