Cajun Bbq Shrimp Recipe

Name: Cajun Bbq Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter (salted); 1 cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons garlic (finely minced); 4 bay leaves (whole, crushed fine); 2 teaspoons dried rosemary (crushed); 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne; 1 tablespoon paprika; 3/4 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground black); 1 teaspoon lemon juice (fresh); 2 lbs shrimp (whole fresh in the shell)

Servings: persons

1 cup butter (salted)
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons garlic (finely minced)
4 bay leaves (whole, crushed fine)
2 teaspoons dried rosemary (crushed)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 tablespoon paprika
3/4 teaspoon pepper (freshly ground black)
1 teaspoon lemon juice (fresh)
2 lbs shrimp (whole fresh in the shell)

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2
In a heavy (oven safe) saute pan melt the butter then add the oil and mix well. Add all the other ingredients except the shrimp and cook over med medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce begins to boil.
3
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 7-8 minutes, stirring frequently, then remove the pan from the heat and let it stand, uncovered, at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.
4
Add the shrimp to the sauce , mix thoroughly, and put he pan back on the burner.
5
Cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, or just until the shrimp turn pink, then put the an in a preheated 450 degree oven and bake for 10 minutes. Serve equal portions of shrimp with about 1/2 c . of sauce , ladled over each one.

1182

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter (salted), 1 cup vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons garlic (finely minced), 4 bay leaves (whole, crushed fine), and more.

Yes, Cajun Bbq 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.

Cajun Bbq Shrimp

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