Dragon Shrimp Recipe

Name: Dragon Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 lbs raw large shrimp, in shells (21-30 count); 1 cup butter; 2 tablespoons dried basil; 7 teaspoons black pepper; 2 large lemons, juice of; 6 tablespoons chili sauce (be generous -- about 2/3 cup); 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 6 tablespoons olive oil; 4 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 3 -4 cloves garlic, minced

Servings: persons

2 lbs raw large shrimp, in shells (21-30 count)
1 cup butter
2 tablespoons dried basil
7 teaspoons black pepper
2 large lemons, juice of
6 tablespoons chili sauce (be generous -- about 2/3 cup)
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
3 -4 cloves garlic, minced

1
If shrimp is frozen, thaw under cold, running water.
2
Drain and pat dry.
3
(If fresh, rinse and dry.) Put shrimp in a shallow roasting pan large enough that they don't overlap.
4
Melt butter in a small saucepan.
5
Remove from heat and stir in all remaining ingredients.
6
Pour sauce evenly over shrimp.
7
Cover with foil and marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour.
8
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
9
Bake shrimp, covered, for approximately 30 minutes.
10
Remove and check for doneness before serving.
11
(If they aren't opaque, put them back in for about 3 minutes.) Serve bowls of sauce on the side, with lots of 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs raw large shrimp, in shells (21-30 count), 1 cup butter, 2 tablespoons dried basil, 7 teaspoons black pepper, and more.

Yes, Dragon 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.

Dragon Shrimp

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